Expert Fashion

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car</a>, a <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/579-fossils">Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton</a>, <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/10035805">Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit</a> or <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Usain Bolt’s running shoe</a>, we encounter exceptional objects every day.</p> <p>We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 110,000 unique items in auction<em>,</em> carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.</p> <p>Having sold over 25 million unique objects to date, we’re on a mission to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Taking ownership and driving impact&nbsp;</li> <li>Being open to change and feedback</li> <li>Being passionate about our mission and our customers.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!&nbsp;</p></div><h3><strong>About the role</strong></h3> <p>As an Expert on the Fashion team, you will be closely involved with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Collaborating with other experts and using your own knowledge from all over the globe, you will be responsible for creating attractive auctions every week. Catawiki strives to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard; you know better than anyone what items are of interest to our users.</p> <p>You will review lot titles, descriptions, lot pictures, and provide users with an estimated value based on this information. If you need to reject a submission, you do so in a professional and courteous manner. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible.</p> <h3><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Evaluate submissions:</strong>&nbsp;Review item descriptions, images, and details provided by sellers. Provide expert feedback and fair market value estimates.</li> <li><strong>Curate auctions:</strong>&nbsp;Approve and edit listings to create compelling weekly fashion auctions that attract enthusiastic bidders.</li> <li><strong>Build seller relationships:</strong> Engage with sellers in Europe, guiding them to create strong listings and ensuring a smooth selling experience.</li> <li><strong>Expand the market:</strong>&nbsp;Identify and onboard new high-quality sellers through your professional network, trade fairs, and fashion communities.</li> <li><strong>Ensure quality &amp; compliance:</strong>&nbsp;Maintain Catawiki’s standards of transparency, authenticity, and trust across all listings.</li> <li><strong>Collaborate cross-functionally:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span> <ul> <li>Support the Customer Service team with expert input in case of disputes.</li> <li>Partner with Marketing and Sales to drive visibility and bidder engagement.</li> <li>Contribute to strategies for growing Catawiki’s presence in the Japanese fashion market.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>You have a generalist knowledge of fashion products and you are specialized in clothing and shoes. Specialised in men’s fashion is a plus</li> <li>You have a special place in your heart for pre-owned vintage, modern or shoes from luxury brands&nbsp;</li> <li>You know how to detect an authentic vs a non authentic fashion piece.</li> <li>You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to work under pressure;</li> <li>You are a natural team player and thrive in a diverse team environment;</li> <li>Excellent English communication (both written and spoken)</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Great computer skills necessary;&nbsp;</li> <li>An affinity for numbers and analyzing auction results is a plus!</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Where You’ll Be&nbsp;</strong></h3> <p>The role can be based in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain or Portugal with a fully remote work-from-home arrangement. You will be part of the Luxury Department and will be working closely on our European market.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="text text-align-left "> <h3><strong>Why You'll Love Working with Us</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Create a Visible Impact</strong> by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.</li> <li><strong>Learn and Grow with Us</strong> through our Learning &amp; Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.</li> <li><strong>A Culture of Connection </strong>defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Celebrate Life’s Moments </strong>with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.</li> </ul> <p>Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding what’s available in your country, please consult your recruiter.</p> <h3><strong>Our Offices and Way of Working</strong></h3> <p>Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. That said, some roles may be an exception: if the job description states that the position is fully remote or 100% office-based, that arrangement will apply instead.&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3><strong>Interested?</strong></h3> <p>Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/conditions/applicant-privacy-policy.pdf">Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy</a>.</p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</span></em></p></div>