The RealReal · 1 week ago
Senior Authenticator
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$20/hr - $21.83/hr
1+ years expThe RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, and they are seeking a Senior Authenticator to ensure the integrity of the Vintage Authenticator function. The role involves authenticating luxury products, inspecting consigned items, and managing vintage consignments while maintaining high standards of quality control and organization.
E-CommerceFashionLifestyleMarketplace
Responsibilities
Authenticate luxury products by locating brand identifiers (holograms, date codes, authenticity cards, and hallmarks) and evaluating the quality of materials and construction
Inspect consigned luxury products for condition and acceptance standards (Quality Control)
Serve as the point person to process brands identified as authentication risk, covetable and/or high-value
Assist with processing VIP consignments
Write informative product descriptions using industry-standard fashion terms
Price merchandise based on retail value, condition, and style
Data Entry (Provide pertinent product information such as measurements and fabrication)
Sorts HRA backlog for mis-escalated vintage to ‘de-escalate’ by sending through to LRA (25-50% of time)
Manually locates and escalates high value vintage items to L3 in Dior from LRA (50+% of time)
Manages and tracks incoming high value vintage consignments to ensure proper receiving and escalation
Sorts HRA backlog for mis-escalated vintage to ‘de-escalate’ by sending through to LRA
Organizes Vintage backlog by date order to ensure proper SLA is maintained
Scans items into vintage backlog location
Supports receiving with inquiries regarding vintage product
Assists HRA Vintage production as needed / when time permits
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year of luxury fashion experience (retail included)
Strong fashion knowledge – Top designers and brands, current trends, garment construction, etc
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Basic computer and data entry skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high volume environment
Outstanding work ethic and ability to consistently meet daily department goals
Excellent organizational & time management skills and acute attention to detail
Confident communicator who possesses a positive attitude towards collaboration
Passionate about continuous learning and comfortable in conducting independent research
Strong business acumen and ability to align work with company goals
At least one year as a Brand Lead or LRA Authenticator or equivalent external Vintage experience required
Preferred
College degree preferred but not required (fashion studies/merchandising, textiles studies, etc.)
Experience with Dior and Looker highly preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid parental leave
18 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days (PTO starts accruing on first day of work) & 9 Paid Holidays
Company
The RealReal
The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated and consigned luxury goods.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$356.87MKey Investors
GreyLion CapitalGreat Hill PartnersGreenspring Associates
2019-06-28IPO
2019-03-01Series H· $70M
2018-07-25Series G· $115M
Leadership Team
Rati Levesque
President & CEO
Frank Zhu
Chief Analytics Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
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