Job Details

Company Description

Teressa Foglia is a luxury millinery brand known for intricately crafted felt and straw hats that celebrate heritage craftsmanship, individuality, and timeless design. Each piece reflects a deep appreciation for global makers, blending traditional techniques with a modern, expressive spirit.

Alongside the brand, Ty Hays Fine Art presents large-scale contemporary works inspired by the American West, vintage materials, and layered storytelling. His work combines materials such as charcoal, acrylic, lime wash, and vintage canvas to create striking pieces that bridge fine art, heritage, and modern culture.

Together, Teressa Foglia and Ty Hays create immersive spaces where fashion, art, and storytelling intersect—offering a gallery and retail experience rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and meaningful connection.

Role Description

This is a Gallery Assistant position located on-site in Malibu, CA, beginning as a contract role with the opportunity to transition into a full-time position.

The Gallery Assistant will support the daily operations of the Teressa Foglia and Ty Hays gallery, assisting clients with both product and artwork inquiries while helping maintain an elevated and welcoming environment.

Because our team is small and collaborative, this role is highly hands-on and multifaceted. Responsibilities include assisting with sales, maintaining the gallery space and back-of-house organization, coordinating and installing displays, supporting event planning and execution, and contributing to social media and storytelling around the brand and artwork.

The Gallery Assistant will interact with visitors and collectors, assist with hat fittings and artwork presentations, help prepare for gallery events and openings, and support the operational flow of the space—from inventory and client follow-up to behind-the-scenes preparation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of art, fashion, events, and creative business, and who thrives in a dynamic environment where team members contribute across many areas.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse client base

• Interest in gallery operations, contemporary art, fashion, or luxury retail

• Experience or enthusiasm for event planning and social media

• Sales experience and a customer-focused mindset

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, creative team environment