Auction Operations Assistant - Movie Posters
Job Details
You'll handle the complete lifecycle of movie posters at Heritage Auctions' Dallas facility—unpacking, cleaning, labeling, photographing, and entering items into their database before auctions, then processing shipments and client pickups afterward. This entry-level role involves heavy lifting up to 50 pounds daily in a fast-paced auction house environment, with no prior poster knowledge required.
About the Role
Description
About Heritage Auctions Start your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing auction houses. Heritage Auctions is a global auction house driven by curiosity, innovation, and the stories behind extraordinary objects. For nearly 50 years, Heritage has connected collectors and consignors through a dynamic marketplace that celebrates history, culture, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other major cities, we support a worldwide network of experts and enthusiasts across more than 50 auction categories. From Sports and Entertainment memorabilia to Luxury Handbags, Fine Art, Jewelry, Coins, Wine, and rare historical artifacts, every item tells a story. We are dedicated to bringing those stories to life through deep research, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtful presentation. Known for our expertise and innovation, we offer a dynamic environment where passion for history, culture, and storytelling brings collectors together to discover, learn, and connect.
Summary
This is an entry-level position that is responsible for the presentation of consignment items, which includes sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. This position will help unpack, tag, and enter property information into the database and assist with client pickups after auctions.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401k savings plans
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 & Responsibilities
Pre-auction tasks:
- Enter item information into the computer system accurately
- Ensure all items are imaged in a timely manner
- Prepare (sort, clean, and label) items for auction
- Must be comfortable with day-to-day heavy lifting of boxes
Post-auction tasks:
- Prepare orders for shipping in compliance with established procedures
- Ship orders immediately after auctions
- Process and forward items remaining onsite until payments are received
- Inform supervisors of any discrepancies or issues
Other duties may be assigned
Requirements
Experience: General knowledge of movie posters preferred, but not required
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail
- Individuals must be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds daily
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE