Consignment Director - Design

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plans

Job summary

Heritage Auctions, the world's largest collectibles auctioneer, seeks a Consignment Director of Design in New York. You will evaluate design property, secure consignments, and contribute to catalogue production while building meaningful client relationships.

This role blends research, market knowledge, and hands-on involvement across the auction process, with travel for client meetings and occasional work at Heritage's Dallas HQ as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end design markets or major auction houses preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate property and determine appropriate auction estimates.
• Source and secure consignments through Heritage Auctions channels and self-generated leads.
• Research, authenticate, and catalog incoming property.
• Review and proof catalog text, photography, press releases, marketing emails, and advertising copy.
• Promote auction lots to clients and support sales initiatives.
• Assist with expanding and maintaining the client database.
• Travel for client meetings, property evaluation, and consignment acquisition.
• Travel to Heritage's Dallas headquarters for cataloguing and production.
• Actively participate in auction events.

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Job 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.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We're seeking a Consignment Director of Design who will contribute expertise, build meaningful client relationships, and help bring extraordinary objects to market. The Design Specialist is responsible for evaluating Design property in all media from late 19th century to present, securing consignments, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to catalogue production and sales initiatives. This role combines research, market knowledge, communication, and hands‑on involvement throughout the auction process.

LOCATION:

445 Park Ave. New York, NY 10022

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage


• Paid time off


• 401k savings plans

COMPENSATION:

$75,000 - $125,000 annually (Commensurate based on experience.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate property and determine appropriate auction estimates.


• Source and secure consignments through Heritage Auctions channels and self-generated leads.


• Research, authenticate, and catalog incoming property.


• Review and proof catalog text, photography, press releases, marketing emails, and advertising copy.


• Promote auction lots to clients and support sales initiatives.


• Assist with expanding and maintaining the client database.


• Respond to client inquiries before, during, and after each auction.


• Travel as needed for client meetings, property evaluation, and consignment acquisition.


• Travel as needed to Heritage's Dallas headquarters for cataloguing and catalogue production.


• Actively participate in auction events.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience at a major auction house or as a commercial dealer specializing in design preferred; or equivalent relevant experience and education.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• An energetic, proactive, and professional approach - someone who thrives in relationship-driven environments.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• High attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.


• Excellent organization, follow-through, and time-management abilities.


• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn and adapt.


• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and propose effective solutions.


• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-project environment.

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