Become a model
Become a model in Lausanne
Becoming a model in Lausanne 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 Lausanne, in the region and across Europe.
Why Lausanne
Applying from Lausanne 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.
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
- 140,000
- Region
- Vaud
- km from Frankfurt
- 427
- 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.
Lausanne in numbers
Why Lausanne
As a university city, Lausanne is home to many young faces, and brands shoot campus and recruiting campaigns here. Students from Lausanne apply to us particularly often.
Sports brands and clubs in Lausanne book athletic models for campaigns and events. Movement in front of the camera is part of the job here.
Models from smaller cities like Lausanne are on our board too. Jobs come from regional companies and from the larger cities nearby, Geneva, Bern and Besançon among them.
Travel and support
Applicants from Switzerland are welcome. From Lausanne everything up to the first casting happens online; jobs are in Switzerland and in Germany, with travel paid by the client.
Requirements
Our requirements for applicants from Lausanne, as a guide rather than a rulebook:
Lausanne in numbers
Around 140,000 people live in Lausanne.
Lausanne belongs to the region of Vaud in Switzerland.
Frankfurt, where ROW ONE is based, is 427 kilometres away.
The nearest cities where we also book: Geneva, Bern and Besançon.
Safety
- ROW ONE earns a commission on jobs, nothing else. You do not pay for comp cards, test shoots or training. We never ask for ID copies or bank details in the application, and we never cast in private homes.
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 Lausanne?
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.
04Which 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.
05Do I have to be exclusive with ROW ONE?
No. Exclusivity is an option we discuss once you have worked with us; it is never a condition for admission.
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.
07Will I hear back?
We read every application in Lausanne and answer each one, with a clear yes or no.
08What 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.
Neighbouring cities
Looking for models for a production in Lausanne? Here is the client page for Lausanne.
Next step
Five minutes, no fees: apply
The application takes five minutes; we get back to you either way.
