Become a model

Take the right steps to become a model

You want to Become a model and introduce yourself to our model agency and other agencies. You can do a lot right the first time and make a brilliant first impression. Find out about the real opportunities to earn money as a model full-time or part-time. We have put together all the relevant information for you.

Model type

Segments with different requirements

What type of model are you?fashion?Commercial?Talent?

Promotional models - The commercial area is understood to mean all booking areas that are directly related to the production of advertising. When producing advertising, it is very important to win friendly, authentic and approachable models for a product. Commercial models are often in contrast to the look of classic models.

Best Agers - This segment has been a market that has been growing for years - older models are more common everywhere in advertising and in the classic fashion segment. From the age of around 40, you are considered the best ager in the industry. This is followed by the term senior model from the age of 60. For best-agers and senior models, the guidelines from the fashion and commercial segments apply. Depending on the type and size, models can be used for classic catalog shoots or editorials.

Women - For the advertising segment, there are no strict dimensions that you have to adhere to. A personable charisma is more important. Furthermore, beautiful teeth, hair, hands and / or feet are an important feature of a commercial model.

Age: 20-40 years
Size: from 168 cm
Confection: no specifications

Men - The same applies to men as to women - a beautiful appearance is crucial.

Age: 20-40 years
Size: from 180 cm
Confection: no specifications

Classic model segment - The fashion sector is the classic model segment, which most people associate with the model industry. Orders for models arise mainly through the presentation of fashion via fashion shoots or fashion shows. Edited fashion and lifestyle routes as well as campaigns are also part of the common booking areas.

Women
Age: 15 - 25 years
Size: 175 - 180 cm
Clothing: 34

Men
Age: 17 - 35 years
Size: 1.85 - 1.90 cm
Size: 46 - 50 cm

Curvy women
Age: 17-30
Size: 175 - 180 cm
Clothing: 40 - 46

Curvy men
Age: 20 - 40 years
Size: 185 - 190 cm
Confection: XL - XXL

Characters and People - describes a segment outside of the classic model agency business and belongs purely from the booking area to the commercial segment. Charactere and people are people with an authentic and charismatic aura. Characters and people are conveyed through casting agencies and specialized model agencies.

There are no restrictions whatsoever for either women or men.

Age: 16-99 years

Application pictures

Take your time for a couple of decent application photos

You don't need professional pictures to apply to a model agency. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind when creating the images. First and foremost, the agency's pictures should give an unadulterated impression of you. If the agency is interested in you, you will usually be invited to a small casting appointment.

In a nutshell. Ask someone who can take the pictures for you in a neutral setting in broad daylight. Just dress and put on your make-up. Make at least two portraits on one, showing your smile and teeth. Create a picture in half body (Ab above the knees) and a picture in full body.

Information in the application

Collect all the data you need for a successful application

Take 5 minutes to submit your application properly. The decisive information relates to your measurement and clothing data. You can easily find out your exact measurements with a tape measure (tailor's tape measure, body tape measure). Such a tape measure costs between one and three euros and can be purchased on the internet or in retail stores.

Depending on the segment in which you are applying, your measurements are not necessarily decisive, but it is essential that the information is correct so that the model agency can classify you correctly.

Model agencies

Apply to model agencies that you fit

First, decide whether you will only be in Modeling in Germany or abroad want. The German market differs greatly from the international environment. Many of the well-known "top model agencies" work predominantly with foreign models and also provide domestic models internationally. This means a significantly higher level of stress, also in relation to the competition.

If you want to market yourself successfully as a model you have to research which ones Model agencies suitable for your personal goals and type.

Model FAQ.

We answer your questions.

You are interested in applying to SHOWCAST. For this purpose, we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions. Every model agency works differently. So the answers refer exclusively to our model agency.

Read now FAQ.

Become a model.

Take the right steps to become a model.

There are many ways to model outside of the classic norm. We explain the important differences and what you should consider for a successful application.

Read now, become a model.

Model Wiki.

The important terms in the industry.

Every industry uses its own words to describe special features. We have collected and defined the common terms for you.

Read now, glossary.