Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, retail establishments, or photographer. May pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features. Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, and/or fashion shows. Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories. Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance. Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs. Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions. Pose for artists and photographers. Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos. Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments. 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. Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs. Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume. Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased. Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences. Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers. Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments. Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.

Sales and Marketing -- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Selling or Influencing Others -- Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.