Become a model
Become a model in Cologne
Becoming a model in Cologne 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 Cologne, in the region and across Europe.
Why Cologne
Our board is diverse: fashion, commercial and classic, women and men from 16 to over 60. If you are not sure whether you fit, apply anyway; we would rather look twice than miss a face.
Cologne is 153 kilometres from our Frankfurt office, reachable by train or car in under two hours. The first conversation happens by video call; castings and polaroids are done in the region or in Frankfurt, depending on what is easier for you.
- Population
- 1 million
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- km from Frankfurt
- 153
- 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.
Cologne in numbers
Why Cologne
In a city the size of Cologne there are studios, agencies and productions all year. For models from the region that means regular castings, jobs without long journeys and the chance to work in e-commerce, commercial and fashion at the same time.
Film and television productions in Cologne book models for commercials, music videos and stills. You gain experience in front of a moving camera faster here than elsewhere.
Publishers and broadcasters in Cologne book models for editorials and programmes, often at short notice. If you live in Cologne and are flexible, you will be asked often.
Travel and support
Cologne is close to our office: after the video call we invite you to Frankfurt, 153 kilometres away. Many productions in the Rhine-Main region are day jobs from Cologne.
Requirements
Our requirements for applicants from Cologne, as a guide rather than a rulebook:
Cologne in numbers
Around 1 million people live in Cologne.
The city lies in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
Frankfurt, where ROW ONE is based, is 153 kilometres away.
Nearby are Leverkusen, Bergisch Gladbach and Bonn.
Trade fairs and events on site: gamescom, Anuga and imm cologne.
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 Cologne?
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?
Nothing. We never charge for comp cards, photos or courses; if someone does, it is not us.
03How tall do I need to be?
For fashion, women from about 172 cm and men from about 184 cm. Commercial and classic have no fixed limits; the face and the presence matter more.
04What does a model earn?
Day rates depend on the category and the usage: e-commerce days at the lower end, campaigns with buyouts at the upper end. Our commission is stated in the contract.
05Which photos should I send?
Four natural photos: face front, face profile, full body front, full body side. Daylight, plain clothes, no make-up, no filters.
06Are there jobs in Cologne?
Yes. Clients in Cologne and in Leverkusen, Bergisch Gladbach and Bonn book through us; campaigns and shows also take you to Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
07Do you also represent men?
Men are welcome; many jobs in Cologne and in the region are for mixed line-ups.
08What happens at the first casting?
A conversation, polaroids, measurements, a short walk. It takes about an hour, by video or in person.
Neighbouring cities
Looking for models for a production in Cologne? Here is the client page for Cologne.
Next step
Start your application from Cologne
Four photos, your measurements, contact details. An honest reply.
