Model
What the work is
Wears and displays clothing and accessories, and poses for photographs, paintings, sculptures and other types of art.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Prepares for photoshoots, runways and other events by researching and understanding the design concept and desired look
- Takes creative direction from photographers and art directors
- Poses in various positions and angles to capture the desired image
- Expresses emotions and conveys a specific mood or message through facial expressions and body language
- Showcases clothing and accessories in a professional and appealing manner
- Collaborates with artists, photographers, designers and stylists to achieve the desired look for photoshoots or events
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a home and garden expo, a call centre desk and a shop window display for a fictional kitchenware brand. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A crowd gathers around your demonstration and someone says that is exactly what they needed
- A window display you built draws people in from across the street
- A phone call that ends with the other person laughing and thanking you for being straight
Hard days
- Saying the same pitch for the fortieth time to people who walk past without looking
- A call where someone hangs up as soon as you say hello
- Being asked to say something about the product that you know is not quite true
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 619132, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.