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Model

639111 · Heavy Next-day ready
Career data Verified

Models wear and display clothing and other products to showcase brands and designers in fashion shows, magazines and commercials. They may also model for photographers and artists.

Most common salary $59k – $83k
Upper salary up to $95k
Training No specific training
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Description

Wears and displays clothing and accessories, and poses for photographs, paintings, sculptures and other types of art.

Typical work tasks

  • Models garments, footwear and fashion accessories for customers, sales personnel and fashion designers; poses for television, video and cinema commercials and for still photographs which appear in magazines, newspapers, catalogues and on billboards; poses as subjects for paintings, sculptures and other types of art.

Typical work environment

  • Works inside within shops, photographers’ studios, modelling studios or at public events in large function venues. Will also work in a range of other venues, including outdoors, for some events and for photographic shoots.
  • Indoor work spaces are generally adequately heated, ventilated and clean. Outdoor settings may involve a variety of terrains and are open to all weather conditions.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary to light demand work levels.
  • Frequently stands, walks and sits in the modelling space and holds specific poses while photographic shoots take place.
  • Stretching and reaching across may be required when posing.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is likely when posing.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is likely through the use of makeup, body paints and some modelling locations such as at the beach or at pools.
  • Heavy lifting, pulling or carrying is not a significant component of the job.
  • Repetitive movements are not a significant component of the job.
  • Use of hand-held objects is not a significant component of the job.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching is likely to be required in posing situations.
  • Mental skills necessary include good communication skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier No formal entry barrier
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 5
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Model: no formal entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

  • Nil (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.