GOAT Group hiring Metadata Curation Specialist - Footwear (Contractor) • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
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Metadata Curation Specialist - Footwear (Contractor)

GOAT Group is a global platform for authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories, operating brands like GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed, and alias. It serves over 60 million members in 170 countries.

GOAT Group

Employee count: 1001-5000

United States only

In this role, you will:

  • Work with the Metadata Curation Manager for Footwear, to understand priority focus areas for categorizing and backfilling data in the Footwear/Sneaker product catalog and work proactively to make progress against the key focus areas
  • Be both proactive and reactive in assembling Metadata to create products
  • Proactively creating new release products within the areas of priority while also hitting run the business SLAs for assigned tasks.
  • Gain a deep understanding of GOAT Group standards. Be able to reference standards in normal workflows and provide feedback to external agents where relevant as well as socialize with peers
  • Understand and achieve team success frameworks as defined by the Catalog team leads
  • Gain a deep understanding of the Catalog tooling in order to execute on tasks efficiently, train others and provide useful feedback to the Fashion team lead
  • Be able to debug reported Metadata issues and escalate to leads when relevant
  • Work with Buying and Research team members to deeply understand guardrails and standards as it relates to the creation of Footwear products within the Catalog

We are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree, and 2+ years of experience in an e-commerce or marketplace environment or relevant experience
  • Possess extensive knowledge about sneaker brands and silhouettes, high fashion footwear, vintage sneakers and trends with a proficiency in research
  • Strong ability to prioritize work autonomously, be prompt, and execute under strict timelines - Demonstrate extreme attention to detail when completing daily tasks
  • Great interpersonal skills, ability to gather, document and share information clearly and concisely with teammates, leadership and key stakeholders
  • Ability to take accountability for tasks/project areas of ownership, such as new footwear releases - Advanced Excel/Google Sheets knowledge (certification is a plus)
  • Technical curiosity to learn and become an expert in new processes, technical applications and internal tools/software
  • Ability to write/desire to learn simple SQL requests to identify missing product information, work with the leads to outline requirements for basic reporting

The hiring range for this position is below, plus benefits (401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options). To determine starting pay within the hiring range, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, role/level, a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. You may reach out to a recruiter for additional information.

Hiring Range:$25—$25 USD

GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries.

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.

Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible.

The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants. If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.

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GOAT Group represents the leading global platform for products from the past, present, and future. Founded in 2015 by Eddy Lu and Daishin Sugano, the company initially focused on creating a trusted marketplace for sneakers. GOAT, the original platform, was established to bring authenticity and safety to the sneaker reselling market, which was often plagued by counterfeit items. The platform quickly gained traction among sneaker enthusiasts for its rigorous authentication process and wide selection of footwear, ranging from general releases to rare and exclusive collectibles. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, GOAT offers styles across various time periods, catering to a diverse global community.

Over the years, GOAT Group has significantly expanded its operations and brand portfolio. In 2018, GOAT acquired Flight Club, a renowned consignment store for rare sneakers with a strong physical retail presence. This acquisition allowed GOAT Group to combine its digital expertise with Flight Club's established brick-and-mortar operations. The company further broadened its reach by launching alias, a platform tailored for global resellers, and in 2022, acquired Grailed, a peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in menswear and womenswear. Operating these distinct brands—GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed, and alias—GOAT Group has cultivated a global community of over 60 million members across 170 countries. The company's mission is to bring the greatest products together and be the world's most trusted source for authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, GOAT Group has received substantial backing from prominent venture capital firms and continues to innovate within the e-commerce and luxury fashion landscape.

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