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Models display and promote clothes or other goods on television, online, in magazines and advertising, and on catwalks at fashion shows.

Models may do some or all of the following:

go to auditions and castings for modelling work
sit for make-up and hair stylists
discuss the required poses and movements, or the part to be played
model clothes, make-up, jewellery or other products in fashion shows or for magazines, websites or television
learn scripts and dialogue for television auditions.

Physical Requirements

Models need to:

have a tidy appearance
be fit and healthy, with good skin
meet physical requirements of clients – for example, height and body shape.

Useful Experience

Useful experience for models includes:

dance and drama
work with make-up and hairstyling
any work involving sales, promotion or contact with people
work in hospitality
photography experience.

Personal Qualities

Models need to be:

confident
reliable and punctual
patient
good listeners
adaptable
professional
able to accept criticism.

Skills

Models need to have:

knowledge of body posture, movement and facial expressions
knowledge of make-up, hairstyles and fashion
performance skills
knowledge of nutrition and exercise.

Conditions

Models:

usually work irregular hours, which can include weekends and evenings
work in photographic and television studios, fashion shops, on catwalks and at various outdoor locations
may travel locally, nationally or internationally for photo shoots.

Subject Recommendations

There are no specific secondary education requirements to become a model. However, subjects such as physical education, and music, dance and drama are useful.