Modeling Job Descriptions
By Elisa C.

Responsibilities and Traits

There are hundreds of different types of modeling segments and so you can imagine that there are even more responsibilities and duties included within a general modeling job description. In this article, we will detail the day to day responsibilities of a model and what traits it takes to execute those duties. Modeling is far from easy and in fact, requires some of the highest levels of discipline and character. We will focus on 3 types of modeling segments and their related responsibilities and duties.

3 Model Job Descriptions

Promotional models have an assortment of responsibilities, the day of their event, and prepping the days leading up to the big show. First and foremost, promotional models are hired to promote a brand or sometimes a more specific product. Their duties include lead generation by means of interacting with customers. Games and contests are 2 interactive activities that promotional models usually employ to engage a crowd. A promotional model must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to be successful. Make sure to give yourself time to do pre-research on the company and its products.

Atmosphere Models are social situation experts. These models are usually the center of attention and interactivity within an event. As an atmosphere model you will be working in bars, clubs, nightclubs, restaurants and of course, appearance and personality are crucial. We notice that the most successful atmosphere models are the ones that are most up to date on pop culture and current events as this helps create some eclectic conversations and atmosphere.

Fashion, Print, Clothing, and Editorial Modeling has perhaps the most demanding set of responsibilities out of all segments because of the constant travel. You can find yourself working closely with photographers, ad agencies and fashion companies to create and maintain a complicated campaign. This segment is where look and fit matters the most, so the nutritional, beauty and fitness duties make up the majority of the job.