Expert Fashion

Japan

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 110,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.

Taking ownership and driving impact
Being open to change and feedback
Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Fashion Expert, specialising in Luxury Pre-Owned and Brand Fashion, to support our growing team of experts driving Catawiki’s expanding Fashion auctions in Japan.

What You’ll Do

Evaluate submissions: Review item descriptions, images, and details provided by sellers. Provide expert feedback and fair market value estimates.
Curate auctions: Approve and edit listings to create compelling weekly fashion auctions that attract enthusiastic bidders.
Build seller relationships: Engage with sellers in Japan, guiding them to create strong listings and ensuring a smooth selling experience.
Expand the market: Identify and onboard new high-quality sellers through your professional network, trade fairs, and fashion communities.
Ensure quality & compliance: Maintain Catawiki’s standards of transparency, authenticity, and trust across all listings.
Collaborate cross-functionally:

Support the Customer Service team with expert input in case of disputes.
Partner with Marketing and Sales to drive visibility and bidder engagement.
Contribute to strategies for growing Catawiki’s presence in the Japanese fashion market.

Who You Are

Deep knowledge of the Japanese and international fashion market, including brands, trends, and valuation - particularly within the bags category
Documented commercial / customer-facing experience in luxury fashion retail, appraisal, and curation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Native Japanese speaker with professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
Good computer skills are essential
The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users
Passion for connecting fashion enthusiasts and maintaining high-quality standards

Where you'll Be:

The role is based in Japan with a fully remote work-from-home arrangement. You will be part of the Luxury Department and will be working closely on our Japan market.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.

Interested?

Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.