Become a model
Become a model in Bottrop
Becoming a model in Bottrop 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 Bottrop, in the region and across Europe.
Why Bottrop
ROW ONE is the model agency of THE GOOD STAFF, based in Frankfurt. We book models for productions across Europe, including Bottrop 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
- 120,000
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- km from Frankfurt
- 200
- 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.
Bottrop in numbers
Why Bottrop
Models from smaller cities like Bottrop are on our board too. Jobs come from regional companies and from the larger cities nearby, Oberhausen, Essen and Mülheim among them.
If you live in Bottrop, you will mostly work in the region and travel to Berlin, Hamburg and Munich for campaigns and shows. Travel costs are paid by the client.
Travel and support
Bottrop is close to our office: after the video call we invite you to Frankfurt, 200 kilometres away. Many productions in the Rhine-Main region are day jobs from Bottrop.
Requirements
Our requirements for applicants from Bottrop, as a guide rather than a rulebook:
Bottrop in numbers
Bottrop has around 120,000 inhabitants.
The city lies in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
From our Frankfurt office it is 200 kilometres.
Nearby are Oberhausen, Essen and Mülheim.
Safety
- Application and admission are free. We never charge for comp cards, photos or courses, never ask for ID copies or payment details, and castings take place by video call, in our rooms or at the production site, never in private flats. With minors we always speak to the parents.
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 Bottrop?
No. Most of our models started without experience. What matters is natural photos, honest measurements and time for castings and jobs.
02Does the application cost anything?
Nothing. We never charge for comp cards, photos or courses; if someone does, it is not us.
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.
04What does a model earn?
Fees are agreed per job and paid after the production. We negotiate the rate, you see the figures before you accept.
05Do you also represent men?
Yes. The board has a men's division with the same categories: fashion, commercial, classic.
06Will I get a comp card?
Yes, once you are on the board. The comp card is produced by us, free of charge, and updated with every new set of pictures.
07Do I have to come to Frankfurt?
Only if it suits you. From Bottrop the interview happens online, polaroids follow our guide, castings take place where the jobs are.
08Which photos should I send?
Phone photos are fine. We need to see you, not a production: daylight, neutral background, fitted clothes, no edits.
Neighbouring cities
Next step
Become a model in Bottrop: send your application
The application takes five minutes; we get back to you either way.
