Consignment Director - Animation and Anime Art

Heritage-Capital-Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401k plans

Onsite gym with personal trainer

Job summary

Heritage Auctions in Dallas seeks an experienced specialist to evaluate animation and anime art, Disney Park props, and Disneyana for consignments and sales. You will build relationships, generate leads, and travel to meet clients, with participation in catalog production and auction processes.

The role requires researching, authenticating, and expanding the client base, while supporting the fast-paced auction environment and trade shows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of auction-house experience or equivalent in animation art.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through HA and 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Learning willingness

Problem solving

Organization

Travel readiness

Job description

Description

Build your career with Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, Heritage Auctions has spent five decades connecting collectors with extraordinary objects and the stories behind them. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States and around the world, Heritage serves more than 50 auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Entertainment, Historical, Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Art, Luxury Accessories, Wine, and many more. Join a collaborative, fast-paced company where curiosity is valued, expertise is celebrated, and every day offers an opportunity to work with remarkable pieces of history and culture.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for evaluating animation and anime art, Disney Theme Park props and artwork, and Disneyana pieces, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, and extensive travel. You will also participate in catalog production and sales processes.

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
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in a major auction house preferred, or equivalent combination of education and animation art experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and independent professional
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough
• Ability to travel extensively, including weekends

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