Remote Comics Expert at Catawiki - Europe — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is explicitly fully remote and open across supported European territories — a strong setup for digital nomads who hold EU/EEA residency or a valid European digital nomad visa. The key constraint is language: you need an excellent command of Dutch, which practically means your client base and some internal communication will be Dutch-language focused.
Timezone flexibility: The job description does not specify fixed hours, and the work — evaluating auction submissions and curating listings — is largely task-based rather than meeting-heavy. This suggests a degree of async-friendliness, though collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams implies some synchronous availability during Central European Time (CET/CEST) business hours is likely expected.
Visa considerations for nomads:
- Portugal (Lisbon): Portugal's Digital Nomad Visa (D8) is ideal; Lisbon is affordable relative to Amsterdam and has a thriving nomad community. Monthly costs ~€1,500–2,200 for a comfortable lifestyle.
- Spain: Spain's Digital Nomad Visa works well for European remote workers; cities like Valencia or Málaga offer low costs (~€1,400–1,900/month).
- Netherlands/Belgium: You're already in the target market's cultural zone, easing collaboration — though higher living costs apply.
No travel-specific perks (coworking stipend, equipment budget) are mentioned, but the fully remote nature provides maximum base flexibility for nomadic living within Europe.
At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it's Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth's Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt's running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.
We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.
Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world's most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we'd love to explore how you can join us.
- Taking ownership and driving impact
- Being open to change and feedback
- Being passionate about our mission and our customers
As an Expert for Dutch & Belgian Comics, you will help curate engaging, high-quality comic auctions for the Netherlands and Belgium market. Combining your passion for comics with commercial awareness and a strong eye for quality, you will help create auctions that excite collectors and enthusiasts.
Working closely with experienced colleagues and cross-functional teams, you will continue developing your expertise in the comics market while helping create a fair, transparent, and engaging experience for both sellers and buyers.
What You'll Do- Assess and evaluate comic book lots submitted by users, ensuring quality and relevance
- Create engaging lot listings and review titles, descriptions, images, and value estimates
- Curate auctions that attract bidders and contribute to strong auction performance
- Maintain fairness and transparency when accepting or rejecting submissions
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to grow and diversify the auction selection
- Continue building your expertise in the Dutch & Belgian comics market
- Passion for Dutch & Belgian comics and a strong interest in the collector market
- Good foundational knowledge of comics, collectibles, or comic culture
- Commercial mindset with some experience in sales, retail, e-commerce, or other customer-facing environments
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a willingness to learn
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced digital environment
- Good computer skills
- Great team spirit and cooperative mentality
- Excellent command of Dutch and good command of English
This is a remote role that can be based in one of our supported territories across Europe, provided you have an excellent command of Dutch.
Why You'll Love Working with Us- Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
- Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
- A culture of connection defines us. We're a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
- Celebrate life's moments with us. You'll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.
Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.
Interested?Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki's Applicant Privacy Policy. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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