Will “Figure Model” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.

• Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.

• Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.

• Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.

• Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.

• Pose for artists and photographers.

• Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.

• Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.

• Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.

• Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.