Become a model
Become a model in Dortmund
Want to become a model in Dortmund? ROW ONE accepts applications from Dortmund and the surrounding area free of charge: four natural photos, your measurements and contact details are enough. You hear from us either way, and we meet by video call or at a casting nearby. No fees, no courses, jobs in fashion, commercial, e-commerce and shows.
Why Dortmund
Applying from Dortmund is simple: four photos, measurements, contact details. You hear from us with a clear yes or no and, if yes, a date for a video call.
Dortmund is 178 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
- 590,000
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- km from Frankfurt
- 178
- 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.
Dortmund in numbers
Why Dortmund
With around 590,000 inhabitants, Dortmund has companies, agencies and studios that book models regularly, plus productions in Herne, Hagen and Bochum within easy reach.
Through THE GOOD STAFF's office in Dortmund we know clients and locations on the ground; models from Dortmund benefit from that network.
For models from Dortmund, jobs in the city and in the region are close together; campaigns and shows in Berlin, Hamburg and Munich add to the mix.
Travel and support
Castings and polaroid sessions for applicants from Dortmund usually take place in Frankfurt, reachable by train or car in under two hours. Jobs in the Rhine-Main region come up regularly, often without overnight stays.
Requirements
What we look for (guide values; exceptions prove the rule):
Dortmund in numbers
Dortmund has around 590,000 inhabitants.
Dortmund belongs to the region of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
Frankfurt, where ROW ONE is based, is 178 kilometres away.
Nearby are Herne, Hagen and Bochum.
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 Dortmund?
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?
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.
04Which photos should I send?
Phone photos are fine. We need to see you, not a production: daylight, neutral background, fitted clothes, no edits.
05Will I hear back?
With a clear yes or no, once we have looked at your photos. If yes, we propose a date for the video call.
06Can I apply at 30, 40 or 50?
Yes. Classic models are in demand for commercial, corporate and healthcare productions; there is no upper age limit.
07Are there jobs in Dortmund?
Yes. Clients in Dortmund and in Herne, Hagen and Bochum book through us; campaigns and shows also take you to Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
08From what age can I apply?
From 18 directly. Between 16 and 17 with your parents' consent; we contact them before the first casting.
Neighbouring cities
Looking for models for a production in Dortmund? Here is the client page for Dortmund.
Next step
Five minutes, no fees: apply
The application takes five minutes; we get back to you either way.
