Become a model
Become a model in Gelsenkirchen
Becoming a model in Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen, in the region and across Europe.
Why Gelsenkirchen
You live in Gelsenkirchen and want to work as a model? ROW ONE is looking for new faces across Germany: for fashion, commercial, e-commerce and shows. You do not need experience, but you do need reliability. The application takes five minutes and costs nothing.
Models from Gelsenkirchen work in the city, in Essen, Bochum and Herne and, for campaigns and shows, in Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Travel costs to productions are paid by the client, never by you.
- Population
- 270,000
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- km from Frankfurt
- 191
- 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.
Gelsenkirchen in numbers
Why Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is a mid-sized city where companies produce catalogues, campaigns and events. Many jobs for models from Gelsenkirchen are also in Essen, Bochum and Herne.
From Gelsenkirchen the nearest production cities are Essen, Bochum and Herne. We book in both directions and plan travel so that it pays off.
Travel and support
Gelsenkirchen is close to our office: after the video call we invite you to Frankfurt, 191 kilometres away. Many productions in the Rhine-Main region are day jobs from Gelsenkirchen.
Requirements
What we look for (guide values; exceptions prove the rule):
Gelsenkirchen in numbers
Around 270,000 people live in Gelsenkirchen.
Gelsenkirchen belongs to the region of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
From our Frankfurt office it is 191 kilometres.
Nearby are Essen, Bochum and Herne.
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 Gelsenkirchen?
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?
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.
04Will 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.
05Do I have to come to Frankfurt?
Only if it suits you. From Gelsenkirchen the interview happens online, polaroids follow our guide, castings take place where the jobs are.
06Which 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.
07From what age can I apply?
From 18 directly. Between 16 and 17 with your parents' consent; we contact them before the first casting.
08Can I model part-time?
Yes. Many of our models study or work. Tell us your availability early and we book around it.
Neighbouring cities
Not an applicant but a client? Book models in Gelsenkirchen.
Next step
Five minutes, no fees: apply
Four photos, your measurements, contact details. An honest reply.
