Digital Authentication Associate

Grailed

About The Position

At GOAT Group, our Authentication Operations team is essential in educating, training and supporting the Authenticators in physical and digital operations. With the partnership of the operations and retail leaders they focus on ensuring we are creating the best-in-class authenticators by providing them the tools and training they need to verify every product is accurate and authentic. In this role you will: Authenticate Listings Review and authenticate sneaker listings before they are available for sale Remove unsafe listings or listings that do not meet marketplace standards Ensure listings are accurately described (size, condition, accessories, colorway, release information) and categorized correctly Identify inconsistencies, manipulated photos, or inaccurate product details during the authentication process Respond to community and marketing requests for additional item moderation Review authentication defect reports to understand the nature of inauthentic items that passed through the authentication process and support continuous improvement efforts Train and Develop Authentication Skills Stay up to date on sneaker authentication methods, release trends, and evolving counterfeit techniques Attend training or mentorship sessions with team leads to increase sneaker and authentication knowledge Host training or mentorship sessions to contribute to team learning and development Assist in building and improving authentication resources, guides, and hard checkpoints Contribute to Company-Wide Initiatives and OKRs Understand how authentication work affects defect rate and metrics for the sneaker authentication team overall Recognize how authentication volume impacts SLA and operational metrics for the team overall Support process improvement initiatives focused on consistency, quality, and efficiency Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Work eligibility
Background knowledge about sneakers and footwear; you bring expertise to the team
Availability to work weekends and holidays (as scheduled)
Availability to work 20–30 hours per week
Availability to attend team meetings and collaborate frequently
Strong knowledge and interest in sneakers, sneaker culture, and footwear trends
Specific interest in sneaker authentication, release history, and counterfeit detection
Ability to learn/adapt quickly with proven independent problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and consistency in decision-making
Enthusiastic about Grailed and/or a power user of the Grailed platform
Professional: Impeccable judgment when trusted with sensitive, non-public data and information
Exhibit Grailed Values: Ownership, Empathetic Approach, Continuous Improvement, Solutions Focus, and Community Driven

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or familiarity with various sneaker brands and categories including, but not limited to: Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas / Yeezy, New Balance, ASICS, Converse, Vans, Salomon, HOKA, Designer sneakers and collaborative releases

Responsibilities

Review and authenticate sneaker listings before they are available for sale
Remove unsafe listings or listings that do not meet marketplace standards
Ensure listings are accurately described (size, condition, accessories, colorway, release information) and categorized correctly
Identify inconsistencies, manipulated photos, or inaccurate product details during the authentication process
Respond to community and marketing requests for additional item moderation
Review authentication defect reports to understand the nature of inauthentic items that passed through the authentication process and support continuous improvement efforts
Stay up to date on sneaker authentication methods, release trends, and evolving counterfeit techniques
Attend training or mentorship sessions with team leads to increase sneaker and authentication knowledge
Host training or mentorship sessions to contribute to team learning and development
Assist in building and improving authentication resources, guides, and hard checkpoints
Understand how authentication work affects defect rate and metrics for the sneaker authentication team overall
Recognize how authentication volume impacts SLA and operational metrics for the team overall
Support process improvement initiatives focused on consistency, quality, and efficiency
Other duties as assigned