What requirements are needed to be a model: Height, age measurement and facial features

Models wear and display clothes, accessories and other consumer goods, and promote services in ways designed to generate sales.Models pose for artists, photographers, or customers to help advertise a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics, food, and appliances. Models also work as a fit or fitting model, enabling the manufacturer or fashion designer to achieve the best fit for new styles.

Models typically do the following:

• Display clothing and merchandise in print and online advertisements

• Promote products and services in television commercials

• Wear designers’ clothing for runway fashion shows

• Represent companies and brands at conventions, trade shows, and other events 

• Pose for photos, paintings, or sculptures

• Work closely with photographers, hair and clothing stylists, makeup artists, and clients to produce a desired look

• Create and maintain a portfolio of their work

• Travel to meet and interview with potential clients

• Conduct research on the product being promoted—for example, the designer or type of clothing fabric

• Answer questions from consumers about the products