Become a model
Become a model in Basel
Becoming a model in Basel starts at ROW ONE with four photos and your measurements. The application takes five minutes, application and admission are free, and we answer every application. Castings take place by video call, in our rooms in Frankfurt or at the production site; jobs come up in Basel, in the region and across Europe.
Why Basel
ROW ONE is the model agency of THE GOOD STAFF, based in Frankfurt. We book models for productions across Europe, including Basel and the region, and we are open to applicants who have never modelled before.
The agency grew out of THE GOOD STAFF, which has staffed events for years. We know what clients book, and we only take models we can actually place. That is why the board is small and the jobs are real.
- Population
- 180,000
- Region
- Basel-City
- km from Frankfurt
- 295
- Neighbouring cities
- 6
Requirements
Who we are looking for.
Women
- Fashion
- from approx. 172 cm
- Commercial & e-commerce
- from approx. 165 cm
- Age
- 18+, from 16 with parents
- Dress size
- fashion 34–36, commercial open
Men
- Fashion
- from approx. 183 cm
- Commercial & e-commerce
- from approx. 178 cm
- Age
- 18+, from 16 with parents
- Suit size
- fashion 46–50, commercial open
For everyone
- Languages: German or English
- Willing to travel within Europe
- Time for castings and multi-day productions
- Naturalness in front of the camera
Guide values. If you do not fit exactly, apply anyway; we will tell you honestly what you are right for.
Basel in numbers
Why Basel
If you live in Basel, you will mostly work in the region and travel to Zürich and Geneva for campaigns and shows. Travel costs are paid by the client.
Models from smaller cities like Basel are on our board too. Jobs come from regional companies and from the larger cities nearby, Bern, Zürich and Mulhouse among them.
Travel and support
Basel is 295 kilometres from Frankfurt, reachable by plane or train. We work with models across Switzerland; interview and polaroids happen by video, castings in the region or on set.
Requirements
What we look for (guide values; exceptions prove the rule):
Basel in numbers
Around 180,000 people live in Basel.
Basel belongs to the region of Basel-City in Switzerland.
From our Frankfurt office it is 295 kilometres.
The nearest cities where we also book: Bern, Zürich and Mulhouse.
Trade fairs and events on site: Art Basel.
Safety
- No fees, ever: not for the application, not for photos, not for a place on the board. Anyone who asks you for money to become a model is not working for us. Castings happen by video, in our office or on set; parents are involved for anyone under 18.
Process
From application to first job.
01Application
Photos, measurements, contact. Five minutes.
02Review
We get back to you, even if it is not a match.
03Meeting
Video call or casting in Frankfurt or in your city.
04Polaroids & start
We take polaroids and measurements, discuss contract and availability. Then it begins.
Questions
Frequently asked
01Do I need experience to apply from Basel?
Experience is not a requirement. What counts: four natural photos, correct measurements and the willingness to travel to castings and productions.
02Does the application cost anything?
No. Application, admission and first polaroids are free. We earn a commission on jobs, never from you.
03How tall do I need to be?
Guide values: women 172 to 181 cm, men 184 to 192 cm for fashion. For commercial and e-commerce we book outside these ranges as well.
04From what age can I apply?
From 18 directly. Between 16 and 17 with your parents' consent; we contact them before the first casting.
05Can I model part-time?
Yes. Many of our models study or work. Tell us your availability early and we book around it.
06Do I have to come to Frankfurt?
Not for the application. The first conversation is a video call; castings happen in the region or in Frankfurt, reachable by plane or train.
07What happens at the first casting?
A conversation, polaroids, measurements, a short walk. It takes about an hour, by video or in person.
08Are there jobs in Basel?
Yes. Clients in Basel and in Bern, Zürich and Mulhouse book through us; campaigns and shows also take you to Zürich and Geneva.
Neighbouring cities
Looking for models for a production in Basel? Here is the client page for Basel.
Next step
Become a model in Basel: send your application
The application takes five minutes; we get back to you either way.
