Model Jobs - Lots Of Jobs With Different Requirements

Anyone working as a model can draw from a huge pool of jobs - because almost every industry needs actors to model their products on the catwalk , at photo shoots or in advertising clips. That ‘certain something’ and the authenticity of the models are becoming increasingly more important than perfection and clothing size . But the road to this abundance of jobs and to the diversity that is lived today in the modelling business was long and rocky...

From producer to presentation

The first (re-)presentation jobs can be traced back to early human history. Men and women as well as children and even animals wore what they could to pay homage to their respective leaders. Whether clothing, hairstyles or jewellery: Every part of the outfit had an identifying character and revealed a lot about the status of a person. At the same time, industries developed that produced popular accessories - and in turn needed models themselves to show off their creations. These jobs were presumably initially taken on by the apprentices of the respective craftsmen, but sometimes also by servants of potential customers. The demonstrations took place either directly in the workshops or in private rooms.

From private model to catwalk model

From the 1920s onwards, this practice changed fundamentally. At the instigation of fashion designer Coco Chanel, new collections were increasingly presented in public. This ensured that the clever businesswoman attracted more attention and created the now familiar job description of ‘model’. For around 50 years, it was predominantly female; it was not until the end of the 20th century that men also joined the ranks of catwalk stars. Today, they are in no way inferior to their female colleagues and appear just as diverse as women who work as plus-size, tattoo or hair models . What's more, many models don't just appear in photo shoots or on the catwalk - they also take on acting jobs in films or video clips.

What does a typical modelling job look like?

A modelling job can be varied and often involves more than just posing in front of the camera. It often starts with a casting where models are selected. This can be done through modelling agencies that represent models and support them in their job search, or directly through contacts with photographers, designers or production companies . The selection is followed by preparation, which can vary depending on the type of job. For photo shoots, this often means choosing suitable outfits and practising different poses, while for catwalk appearances, training in walking style is also important. On the day of the job, the model works closely with the team, consisting of photographers, stylists and other professionals, to achieve the desired result.

From a nobody to a star

This requires talent and experience, but also skilful (self-)marketing. Beginners benefit from the support of a modelling agency, where they receive valuable tips and tutorials - and wait a comparatively short time for their first callsheet. If you too would like to benefit from the expertise of professional model job agencies, register with starboxx free of charge and without a contract!