Become a model
Become a model in Leeds
Want to become a model in Leeds? ROW ONE accepts applications from Leeds 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 Leeds
Leeds is 811 kilometres from our Frankfurt office, reachable by plane or train. 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.
ROW ONE is the model agency of THE GOOD STAFF, based in Frankfurt. We book models for productions across Europe, including Leeds and the region, and we are open to applicants who have never modelled before.
- Population
- 540,000
- Region
- England
- km from Frankfurt
- 811
- 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.
Leeds in numbers
Why Leeds
With around 540,000 inhabitants, Leeds has companies, agencies and studios that book models regularly, plus productions in Wakefield, Bradford and Huddersfield within easy reach.
Department stores and brands in Leeds book models for catalogues; stable measurements and pace count.
Leeds is an e-commerce location: if you keep stable sizes and manage 80 looks a day, you will find regular studio days here.
Travel and support
Applicants from United Kingdom are welcome. From Leeds everything up to the first casting happens online; jobs are in United Kingdom and in Germany, with travel paid by the client.
Requirements
What we look for (guide values; exceptions prove the rule):
Leeds in numbers
Leeds has around 540,000 inhabitants.
The city lies in England, in the United Kingdom.
Frankfurt, where ROW ONE is based, is 811 kilometres away.
The nearest cities where we also book: Wakefield, Bradford and Huddersfield.
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 Leeds?
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?
No. Application, admission and first polaroids are free. We earn a commission on jobs, never from you.
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 about my photos and data?
Application photos are stored in private storage, not on the website, and deleted if we do not take you on. Board photos are published only with your consent.
05Do you also represent men?
Men are welcome; many jobs in Leeds and in the region are for mixed line-ups.
06Are there jobs in Leeds?
Leeds and the region offer jobs in e-commerce, commercial and events; for fashion and shows we book in London, Birmingham and Manchester as well.
07Can I apply at 30, 40 or 50?
Absolutely. Clients book faces of all ages, and the classic category is one of our busiest.
08Will I get a comp card?
Your comp card is generated from your board profile and available as a PDF to every client.
Neighbouring cities
Looking for models for a production in Leeds? Here is the client page for Leeds.
Next step
Five minutes, no fees: apply
Four photos, your measurements, contact details. An honest reply.
