Authentication Specialist – Watches & Jewelry

VINTED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury resale platform in London seeks a detail-oriented individual to authenticate watches and jewelry. Join a passionate team to ensure high-quality items for customers. Ideal candidates have a solid knowledge of luxury brand features and a passion for fine jewelry. Opportunities for professional growth and attractive perks are offered.

Benefits

Share options programme

30 days paid annual leave

Digital mental health support

Daily lunch allowance

Team-building events

Personal shopping budget on Vinted

Discounted gym membership

Subsidised pension plan

Supplemental Private Health Insurance

Life and disability insurance

Subsidised transport ticket

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of watch and jewellery brands to distinguish originals from counterfeits.
• Motivated to learn and stay updated with industry trends.
• Background should reflect a genuine passion for watches and jewelry.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of brand experts and fashion enthusiasts.
• Examine watches and jewelry to verify authenticity.
• Assess materials and craftsmanship to confirm originality.
• Stay up-to-date with trends and counterfeit techniques.
• Develop evaluation skills related to luxury items.

Skills

Knowledge of watch and jewellery brands

Attention to detail

Passion for watches and jewelry

Continuous learning

Job description

Overview

Brief info about Vinted

Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and we're looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third.

The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission:

• Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life.
• Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces.
• Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members.

Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania's first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we've grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people. Our backers include Accel, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sprints, and TPG.

Information about the position

As we continue to grow, we are focusing on expanding our authentication capabilities to ensure that we offer only the highest-quality items to our customers. Our goal is to set a new standard in the luxury resale industry while promoting sustainability.

In this position, you’ll:

• Join a motivated, open-minded team of experienced brand experts and designer fashion enthusiasts.
• Examine watches and jewelry to verify their authenticity and ensure they are free from counterfeits or replicas.
• Assess materials, craftsmanship and serial numbers to confirm the originality and condition of each item.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and counterfeit techniques to continuously enhance your authentication skills.
• Have the opportunity to learn and develop your evaluation skills with us – what matters most is your passion and affinity for watches and fine jewelry.

About you

• Ideally you have a solid knowledge of watch and jewellery brands, models, and their various features, allowing you to identify original from plagiarism.
• You are motivated to continuously learn and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
• Your background reflects a genuine passion for watches, jewelry, and attention to detail.
• Advantage: Experience in the luxury resale sector, watchmaking, jewelry appraisal, or a comparable industry.

Work perks

• The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme.
• 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• A daily lunch allowance.
• Frequent team-building events.
• A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted.
• Access to a discounted gym membership plan.
• A subsidised pension plan provided by Vinted.
• Supplemental Private Health Insurance.
• Life and disability insurance provided.
• A subsidised Deutschlandticket.

Individual Learning Budget

We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.

Equal Opportunity

The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.