Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Sample of reported job titles: Art Class Model, Art Model, Artist's Model, Fashion Model, Figure Model, Fine Arts Model, Model, Nude Model, Studio Model, Undraped Artist Model

Daily Tasks / Routine Tasks

Models do the following tasks on a routine as their core line of work

1. Pose for artists and photographers
2. Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
3. Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance
4. Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.
5. Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.
6. Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.
7. 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.
8. Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.
9. Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, or fashion shows

Skills, Interests and qualities

To be a good model, you should have
1. Good grooming and willingness to look after yourself
2. Fashion sense and awareness of trends
3. Confidence,self-reliance and discipline
5. Good time keeping
6. Patience,Stamina and fitness