'Sneakerheads' could land their dream job by passing IQ test

Top performers will receive salary and bottomless sneaker allowance

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Footwear fanatics have been given the chance to land their dream job - but they’ll need to pass an IQ test to win the position.

Devised by a global fashion platform which is on the hunt for the biggest "sneakerheads" in the world, the test's creators are convinced only the most dedicated followers of sneaker subculture will pass.

The winner will need to utilise their knowledge from all corners of 'sneaker culture' to make it through with a top score.

Participants who ace the test will have the chance to submit their application to become a paid member of fashion site Lyst’s, Sneaker Intelligence Unit, which will advise the company on future content and reports.

Members of the group will receive a bottomless sneaker allowance, a salary, and entry into exclusive global industry meetups and launches.

Participants who perform best in the test and join the team will also receive an expert profile and will receive recognition as some of the most in-the-know sneaker experts in the industry.

“Sneaker culture pulls from all kinds of influences, from music to politics, sport and design, and to pass our test, your knowledge needs to be both broad and deep," a spokesperson for the site said. “We are on the hunt for the country’s premier sneaker experts which will help focus our attention on the kicks poised to cause an impact on the scene.

“The participant with the top score will have the chance to join our team, with an aim to entertain followers of sneaker culture with insightful content from the frontline of footgear.”

The challenging test leads participants through a series of questions, with responses timed and an anti-cheat history tracking functionality in place, which means sneaker-sneaks will not be able to dive into a Google search should they get stuck.

In order to progress to the next stage of the process, candidates need to achieve a score of 80 per cent or above. Successful candidates will then be invited to take part in a follow up "mastery" stage challenge. The test also gives participants who have bitten off more than they can chew the option to ‘give up’ at any stage.

“This isn’t a task for the faint-hearted, and sneaker-casuals may find themselves in deep water quickly," the spokesperson said. “We really are looking for the best of the best – someone who can rattle off the most up-to-date collaborations and footwear breakthroughs, while calling upon their in-depth knowledge of the designs, designers and events which have helped shape a global fashion phenomenon.”

SWNS