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Description :

Are you knowledgeable about anime animation art and anime animation history? Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 40 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.

SUMMARY : Responsible for describing the rich history of Japanese Anime animation art as well as modern-day “Everything Cool” Animation Art (i.e., “Batman the Animated Series,” “The Simpson’s,” “Ren and Stimpy,” “Sponge Bob Square Pants,” “Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas,” and more). This position reports to the Vice President of Animation and Anime Art. This position entails writing and researching the authenticity of the artwork, writing about the historical importance of anime and Everything Cool Animation Art, carefully examining and communicating artwork condition, and writing detailed narrative descriptions for lots of animation production cels, animation drawings, storyboards, layout drawings, production backgrounds, model sheets, concept art, historical animation and studio ephemera, and so much more.

This is NOT a graphic / illustration designer position.

BENEFITS :

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

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Candidate must be well acquainted with animation art, including but not restricted to knowledge of specific animation films and TV specials and of the studios that produce them.

Evaluates animation / anime art, including production art, drawings, concept art, cels, and cel background art.

Knowledge of Disney Animation Art and Anime Animation art

Schedules animation / anime art consignments for auction.

Writes descriptions for online and catalog display based on notes from the consignor, the Director of Animation / Anime Art, and based on personal knowledge.

Answers inquiries.

Assists at previews and actively participates in auctions.

Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Must have a high school degree or equivalent

Must have a minimum of two years of education and / or experience in working with evaluating animation art, or the ability to demonstrate comparable expertise

Must have extensive knowledge of hand-drawn animation history and a detailed understanding of physical animation art required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Must be highly proficient in basic Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, high ability to multitask, pay great attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with exceptional customer service skills.

Public speaking talents are a plus!

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following are attributes that we are seeking in all employees at Heritage :

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

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