Consignment Director, Comics & Comics Art

Description

Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories including, Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for evaluating consignments of comic books, original comic book art, and comic book-related memorabilia. Able to provide an expert opinion of items to consigners, budders, and associates in other auction venues. Responsible for generating and responding to leads, and extensive travel. Participating in catalog production and sales processes and other duties.
 

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through HA and individually generated leads.
• Research, authenticate, and catalog property.
• Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy.
• Market lots in auctions to various clients.
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
• Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment.
• Actively participate in auctions and trade shows.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years’ experience handling and working with comic books, comic book art, and comic-related memorabilia
• Experience with Golden Age comic books and original comic artwork from the 1930s to the 1950s
• Experience with authenticating and assessing collectibles in the field of Japanese comics (Manga)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• 40% international and domestic travel required 

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE