Cataloguer - Comics & Comic Art

Description

Kickstart your career at Heritage Auctions and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of comic books and collectibles! As a key member of our Comics department, you'll have the exciting opportunity to catalog rare and valuable consignments, share your expertise with collectors and bidders, and help preserve the legacy of comic book art and memorabilia. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and beyond, Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves over 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and more, achieving over $1.45 billion in revenues in 2022. 

SUMMARY: Responsible for cataloging consignments of comic books, original comic book art, and comic book-related memorabilia and providing an expert opinion of these items to consignors, bidders, the public in general, and associates in other auction venues.   

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it! 

COMPENSATION: Commensurate on experience

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

• Writes descriptions for online and catalog display based on notes from the consignor, own knowledge and expertise, and upon reference materials, such as The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, with which the candidate should be very familiar
• Answers inquiries that arrive via telephone, email, and in-person
• Assists at department functions, including auctions, exhibits, and shows
• Other duties may be assigned 

Requirements

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Must have a high school degree or equivalent,
• Minimum of 2 years of education and/or experience in working with comic books, comic book art, or comic-related memorabilia, or the ability to demonstrate comparable expertise

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Familiarity with the history of comics, comic book artists, titles, publishers, and collecting terminology
• Excellent communication skills, especially writing skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Knowledge of how to handle and protect collectibles
• Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude while managing time efficiently

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to withstand long periods of sitting and looking at a computer monitor and taking and making phone calls daily. An individual may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. During peak catalog production periods, weekend work will be required.

• Self-motivation, intelligence, and strong work ethic.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills: listening, writing, and verbal.

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