Vintage Clothing Picker

Overview

Immediate Opening for Vintage Curation Specialist!

Do you have an expert eye for vintage clothing and love uncovering hidden gems? Are you the go-to person for identifying designer labels, fashion trends, and authentic vintage pieces? If so, we want you to join our team as a Vintage Curation Specialist!

In this hands-on role, you'll work behind the scenes of our thrift store, ensuring that one-of-a-kind pieces are selected, priced competitively, and ready for sale. You will also train and guide other team members to recognize vintage treasures and set them aside for your expert evaluation.

If you’re passionate about vintage fashion, have an expert eye of styles and eras, and love the thrill of the find—this role was made for you.

• Curate Vintage Selections: Sort through incoming inventory to identify vintage and retro clothing, accessories, shoes and textiles.
• Establish Pricing Standards: Research, evaluate, and set competitive prices based on condition, desirability, era, brand, and market demand.
• Train your Team: Train and educate team members to recognize and set aside potential vintage pieces for assessment.
• Authenticate & Assess: Distinguish between true vintage, authentic name brands, reproductions, and modern pieces with vintage styling.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep up with sought-after brands, popular eras, and retro fashion movements to ensure our selections meet customer demand.
• Manage Inventory: Maintain an organized system for tracking and documenting vintage pieces, ensuring accurate stock management and efficient workflow.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the retail team to maintain an exciting, well-curated vintage collection.
• Promote Sustainable Fashion: Support our mission of sustainable fashion by repurposing and curating quality vintage finds.

• Deep knowledge of vintage fashion, styles, fabrics, and designer labels.
• Proven experience in sourcing, authenticating, and pricing vintage apparel.
• Strong research skills to verify authenticity, value, and historical significance.
• Ability to spot trends and assess market demand for different vintage styles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a passion for sustainability and fashion history.
• Willingness to travel as needed to train teams at other locations.
• Basic photography and social media proficiency are a plus.
• No personal resale business (this is a conflict of interest).

• Lifting and carrying 20 lbs.
• Reaching overhead 20% of time
• Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs. rolling rack)
• Pushing and pulling 50% of time
• Standing 100% of time
• Repetitive use of hands 70% of time
• Bending and crouching 20% of time
• Grasping items with hands 100% of time

Competitive Pay – Get paid for doing what you love!

Fixed Schedule – Enjoy work-life balance with a consistent schedule.

Work with Vintage Fashion Every Day – Turn your passion into a career.

Make a Difference – Support sustainable fashion by keeping timeless pieces in circulation.

If you’re ready to turn your passion for vintage fashion and talent for treasure hunting into a career, we want to hear from you! Apply today by sending your resume and a short description of your favorite vintage find.