- Location
- Perth Amboy New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $24.04–25.50/hour
- Industry
- Pre-Owned, Vintage & Circular Luxury
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About The RealReal
The RealReal is a US luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. It sells pre-owned fashion, jewelry, watches, art and home furnishings through its website and stores. Its teams authenticate, price and photograph goods before they go on sale.
The RealReal is hiring a full-time, onsite High-Risk Authenticator in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to authenticate and evaluate consigned luxury goods, research product details, and document findings while meeting production and quality metrics. The role requires Level 2 authenticator certification and 1 to 2 years of fashion authentication or appraisal experience; the expected hourly rate is $24.04–$25.50, with starting pay based on work location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review and authenticate luxury handbags, clothing, shoes, and accessories using TRR methodology while meeting production and quality metrics.
- Use enhanced technology to locate brand identifiers—including holograms, date codes, authenticity cards, hallmarks, and designer signatures—to determine the authenticity of consigned products.
- Evaluate the quality of materials and construction.
- Partner with Senior High-Risk Authenticators to research items and determine style, name, season, and retail price.
- Record and report product details in the backend TRR system.
- Adhere to acceptance and condition standards.
Qualifications
- Level 2 certified Authenticator.
- Understanding of luxury fashion terminology and luxury and contemporary designers.
- Proven ability to excel in a high-volume, repetitive environment.
- Self-motivation and drive to achieve results.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Adaptability and openness to change.
- Collaborative spirit and a high level of integrity.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds, including while moving and sorting products.
Skills
Experience
1 to 2 years in a fashion authentication or appraisal role
Education
A college degree in fashion studies, merchandising, textile studies, or a related field is preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA, with easy access to New York.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 24.04 to USD 25.50 per hour.
Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 9 paid company holidays; 18 paid time-off days, accruing from the first day of work. Employees may also be eligible for a bonus program and incentive pay, depending on the role.
Culture
A consignment passes through several hands. Authentication specialists examine the item, merchandising teams prepare the listing and client teams work with the person who consigned it.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like The RealReal, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Luxury Goods Authentication Specialist», «Luxury Product Authenticator», «Luxury Goods Authentication Associate», «Luxury Resale Authenticator», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.