HODINKEE – Luxury Authenticator- Atlanta
Who We Are
HODINKEE is a fast-growing media brand and shop that makes watches accessible to everyone. Over the past decade, founder Ben Clymer has grown HODINKEE into a thriving company of creatives. Our team now consists of writers, editors, designers, photographers, podcasters, engineers, and so many other key players who cement HODINKEE’s position as the most trusted source for watch news and products. HODINKEE’s goal is to bring readers and consumers the best in wristwatches in a way that’s approachable, authentic, honest, and fun.
By joining our exceptional HODINKEE team, you can help transform the watch industry by delivering a unique, superior, and customer-first experience.
As a Luxury Authenticator, primary responsibilities include – inspecting watches before, during, and after the buying period. This person will work closely with our Valuation, Watchmaking, and Quality Control teams to verify each watch’s authenticity, unique specifications, and work to be performed prior to sale.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will…
Execute Hodinkee’s authentication process, including a company-defined inspection procedure for each watch.
Match watches against specific watch specifications (model number, dial color, bracelet type, movement type, aftermarket parts) and log data into our internal systems.
Identify discrepancies and communicate findings with our Valuation teams to properly reduce or increase pricing and offer amounts.
Manually perform diagnostics testing on watches using our state-of-the-art timing and pressure testing equipment.
Assist with physical and digital inventory management by moving watches into appropriate locations that correspond with their statuses.
Work closely with our Logistics, and Quality Control teams to troubleshoot issues, and assist in cross department functions as volume proves necessary.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
2+ years of experience in authentications, quality control, or related fields
Interest or experience with watches or luxury goods preferred
Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and desire for continuous learning in a technical field.
A team player comfortable working in a fast paced, production and deadline-oriented environment.
HODINKEE provides a fast paced, dynamic culture where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a work life balance. Ideal candidates are comfortable navigating challenging forces in a fast-paced environment with significant change; employing only the most effective processes which will enable the organization to innovate and grow.
At HODINKEE, diversity, inclusion & belonging are valued at our core, sparking, and enabling us to do good for our associates, customers, and communities. We nurture an environment that attracts and develops talent from all backgrounds and experiences and empower our associates to do great work by creating a culture that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration, and encourages innovative ideas – and are routinely recognized as one of the best companies to work. Successful employees at HODINKEE embraces new challenges, to generate new insights, drives high-impact results, motivates others, creates followership, and maintains a high bar for success, while fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability.
HODINKEE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
(Note: If you are invited to interview for a position with us and you require a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please inform your recruiter that you will need a reasonable accommodation and identify the accommodation, if possible, when you are contacted to schedule an interview).