Consignment Director - Animation and Anime Art

Heritage Auctions•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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