Amanda Jiron-Murphy, Hamiltonian Gallery

How did you land this job?
"A combination of hard work and luck. I had been working at the Phillips Collection for almost five years and had some solid museum experience under my belt. In my spare time, I'd been curating shows, and was trying to find a way to make my passion my full-time job. When the former director told me she was stepping down from her position, I jumped at the opportunity — the job felt like the perfect match. So far, it has been!"

What's your favorite part of working in an art gallery? What would people be surprised to know?
"I LOVE working with a team of creative people. Both the Hamiltonian artists and my colleagues Angela Goerner and Nathan Wallace are wildly creative and challenge me to think differently on a daily basis. One of the biggest surprises for me when I got the job is that I'd have to learn to drive an enormous Dodge cargo van to do art and supply pickups — it's one of those anonymous white vans with no windows. I call it the 'creeper mobile.' It's an unwieldy thing that's almost impossible to park — hardly the epitome of glamour."

How do you dress for a job in a creative environment? Are there any guidelines you use?
"Casual but interesting. I try to wear something that I truly like every day, even if it's just one unique item like a cool ring, bracelet, or scarf. Above all, I'm enjoying not having to dress conservatively. If it looks too corporate, it's gotta go!"

Nakayama alpaca cape, All Saints dress, Elisa Shere necklace and earrings, Joie boots.