How to hire a fashion model

How to hire a fashion model, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fashion model hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fashion model job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fashion model
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the fashion model you need to hire. Certain fashion model roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A fashion model's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, fashion models from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents fashion model salaries for various positions.

   Type of Fashion Model	Description	Hourly rate
   Fashion Model	Models pose for artists, customers, or photographers to help advertise a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics, food, and appliances.	$25-252
   Modeler	The duties of a modeler depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. In the information technology setting, a modeler's responsibilities revolve around designing and developing databases to organize high-volume data, devise strategies to improve existing data systems, build organizational business models, and assist in optimizing networks... Show more	$13-76
   Art Model	An art model's main goal is to provide the necessary inspiration and creative idea for an artist. Models often have amicable personalities that are conducive to artistic ideas... Show more	$13-134

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Photo Shoots
   • Editorials
   • Apparel
   • Print ADS
   • Coats
   • Runway Shows
   • Trade Shows
   • PowerPoint
   • Tokyo

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage pre-event preparations; POS merchandising and engages potential customers at events.
   • Modele apparel, jewelry, and cosmetics for print and television.
   • Model garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear.
   • Modele garments such as coats, pants, shirts, and accessories.
   • Gain experience in creating PowerPoint presentations, giving speeches, conducting business with online company brands.
   • Gain invaluable experience working with world renown photographers on editorials, catalogs and campaigns.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fashion model job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A fashion model can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, fashion models' average salary in hawaii is 55% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fashion models 90% less than senior-level fashion models.
   • Certifications. A fashion model with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a fashion model's salary.

   Average fashion model salary

   $167,104yearly

   $80.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fashion model salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average fashion model salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$205,063	$99
   2	Washington	$181,522	$87
   3	Massachusetts	$167,264	$80
   4	Oregon	$157,166	$76
   5	New York	$152,805	$73
   6	Florida	$143,890	$69
   7	Nebraska	$141,979	$68
   8	California	$131,908	$63
   9	Utah	$130,426	$63
   10	Nevada	$124,731	$60

   Average fashion model salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NYC & Company	$315,285	$151.58
   2	Click Model Management - New York	$303,202	$145.77
   3	Marilyn's Agency	$289,512	$139.19
   4	Wilhelmina International	$265,860	$127.82
   5	Stewart Talent	$265,229	$127.51
   6	Levi Strauss & Co.	$253,360	$121.81	3
   7	RED Model Management - RED NYC	$252,439	$121.36
   8	Model Club	$226,677	$108.98
   9	Muse	$216,157	$103.92
   10	LA Models	$214,446	$103.10
   11	Front	$210,792	$101.34
   12	Dna	$206,490	$99.27
   13	Alliance Co	$203,853	$98.01
   14	Ryan Artists	$198,337	$95.35
   15	Cameron Welding Supply	$173,395	$83.36
   16	One Models	$162,839	$78.29
   17	Photogenic	$161,656	$77.72
   18	L'Oréal	$161,301	$77.55
   19	DECO	$160,231	$77.03
   20	Georgiou Studio	$159,868	$76.86

4. Writing a fashion model job description

   A fashion model job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a fashion model job description:

   Fashion model job description example

   Hours: 2-3 hours roughtly 2 times/week to be scheduled in advance. Must be available Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

   Malouf is looking for a Fit Model (size women’s medium) to join our Apparel Design team located at our Corporate Office in Logan, UT.

   • Do you usually wear a size women’s size medium, roughly 10-12?
   • Are your measurements between:

   Bust: 38” - 39”

   Waist: 30.5"-32”

   Hip: 40” - 42”

   Height 5’6” – 5’7”

   • Do you want a fun job in the world of fashion?
   • If you answered yes, then Malouf wants YOU!
   • As a Fit Model you will try on garments, allowing the Technical Designer to pin, adjust and evaluate the apparel for fit, function, quality, and comfort. As a Fit Model, you will provide feedback on comfort, fit, and functionality of each item tried on.

   This position is approximately 3 shifts per week - each shift is about 2 hours. Shifts will be scheduled in advance between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

   Requirements

   • Must be able to work in the Logan, Utah office
   • Prolonged standing
   • Must be between:

   Height: 5’6” – 5’7”

   Bust: 38” – 39”

   Waist: 30.5” – 32”

   Hips: 40” – 42”

   • Must be at least 18 years old

   We are an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

   We are an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find fashion models for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fashion model job on Zippia to find and recruit fashion model candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with fashion model candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fashion model

   Once you've decided on a perfect fashion model candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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