Sneaker Authentication Specialist

Sneaker Authentication Specialist

Location: On-site, Warehouse
Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This is NOT an entry-level role.
Hands-on sneaker authentication or footwear inspection experience is REQUIRED.

Candidates who have not professionally inspected or authenticated sneakers (e.g. warehouse QC, resale platform, authentication service, or similar) should not apply.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sneaker Authentication Specialist to join our warehouse operations team. This role is responsible for professionally authenticating sneakers and ensuring all footwear processed through our warehouse meets brand, quality, and resale platform standards.

You will perform hands-on physical inspections to identify counterfeit, damaged, or non-compliant footwear and document results accurately within our systems. This role plays a critical part in maintaining platform trust, operational accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

This position is best suited for someone who has already done sneaker authentication or footwear quality inspection as part of their job, not someone looking to learn authentication from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Authenticate sneakers across major brands including Nike, Jordan, adidas, Yeezy, New Balance, and others
• Perform detailed physical inspections, including:
• Materials and construction
• Stitching, glue, shape, and symmetry
• Labels, size tags, box labels, and accessories
• Sole patterns, smell, weight, and overall finish
• Identify counterfeit, damaged, or non-compliant products
• Accurately document authentication results in internal systems
• Flag and escalate questionable or high-risk items for secondary review
• Follow and help maintain consistent authentication standards and SOPs
• Work closely with warehouse operations and QC teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain high inspection accuracy while meeting daily processing targets
• Assist with improving and documenting sneaker authentication SOPs
• Support training and guidance for junior or supporting staff when needed

Qualifications – REQUIRED

• Hands-on, professional experience in sneaker authentication or footwear quality inspection
• Proven ability to identify counterfeit sneakers through physical inspection (not theory or online research)
• Experience working with resale, authentication, or QC standards (e.g. StockX, GOAT, or similar platforms)
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in high-volume environments
• Ability to follow SOPs and make clear, accurate inspection judgments
• Basic computer skills for data entry and system documentation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, warehouse-based environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle footwear inventory throughout the shift

Applicants without prior sneaker authentication or footwear inspection experience will not be considered.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience working in warehouse QC or resale operations
• Familiarity with common counterfeit indicators across multiple sneaker brands
• Experience handling escalations or secondary reviews
• Bilingual in English and Chinese is a plus, but not required

Work Environment

• On-site warehouse role
• Standing, inspecting, and handling footwear throughout the shift
• Detail-critical, accuracy-driven operational environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience ($20–$24/hr)
• Stable, full-time employment
• Clear processes and structured standards
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-growing sneaker operations team

Why Join Us

• Be part of a specialized sneaker authentication and fulfillment operation
• Direct impact on product quality, platform trust, and customer experience
• Clear expectations, defined standards, and room for advancement
• Work with a team that values accuracy, consistency, and professionalism

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24