Pop Culture Specialist: Comics & Original Art

Rago Auctions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Safe Harbor 401(k) with 3% company

Basic life insurance

18 days personal time off + 10 company

Parental Leave & EAP

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Rago/Wright, a network of six original auction brands, is seeking a Pop Culture Specialist (Comic Books & Original Comic Art) to grow Landry Pop Auctions (LPA). You’ll source consignments, build relationships with collectors and dealers, and guide properties through the auction process.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of comics and original art, sourcing/brokering experience, and strong negotiation skills. Some travel and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of vintage and modern comics and original comic art.
• Experience buying, selling, sourcing, brokering, or consigning comics or original art; auction/collectibles experience a plus.
• Ability to build relationships with collectors and dealers and identify strong consignment opportunities.
• Strong communication, research, organization, and negotiation skills.
• Comfort using inventory and business software; willingness to travel and occasional evenings/weekends.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; relevant experience and results valued more.

Responsibilities

• Source comic book and original art consignments through outreach, visits, and events.
• Build relationships with collectors, dealers, and consignors to generate new and repeat business.
• Research market values and comparables to support auction estimates and negotiations.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to grow LPA’s comic book and original art categories.
• Manage consignor relationships and intake with accurate property details and documentation.
• Collaborate with cataloguing, photography, shipping, and operations to move property through the auction process and meet deadlines.
• Support inventory reviews, collection visits, previews, auctions, conventions, and events as needed.
• Respond to buyer and seller inquiries and review specialist information for auction presentations.

Skills

Comic knowledge

Sourcing/brokering experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Inventory software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Rago/Wright, a network of six original auction brands, is seeking a Pop Culture Specialist (Comic Books & Original Comic Art) to grow Landry Pop Auctions (LPA). You’ll source consignments, build relationships with collectors and dealers, and guide properties through the auction process.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of comics and original art, sourcing/brokering experience, and strong negotiation skills. Some travel and after-hours work may be required.