Become a model
Become a model in Leverkusen
Becoming a model in Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen, in the region and across Europe.
Why Leverkusen
Leverkusen is 158 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.
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.
- Population
- 160,000
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- km from Frankfurt
- 158
- 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.
Leverkusen in numbers
Why Leverkusen
If you live in Leverkusen, you will mostly work in the region and travel to Berlin, Hamburg and Munich for campaigns and shows. Travel costs are paid by the client.
Models from smaller cities like Leverkusen are on our board too. Jobs come from regional companies and from the larger cities nearby, Cologne, Bergisch Gladbach and Solingen among them.
Travel and support
Leverkusen is close to our office: after the video call we invite you to Frankfurt, 158 kilometres away. Many productions in the Rhine-Main region are day jobs from Leverkusen.
Requirements
Our requirements for applicants from Leverkusen, as a guide rather than a rulebook:
Leverkusen in numbers
Leverkusen has around 160,000 inhabitants.
The city lies in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
Frankfurt, where ROW ONE is based, is 158 kilometres away.
Nearby are Cologne, Bergisch Gladbach and Solingen.
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 Leverkusen?
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?
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.
05Can I apply at 30, 40 or 50?
Absolutely. Clients book faces of all ages, and the classic category is one of our busiest.
06From what age can I apply?
From 18 without further ado, from 16 with parental consent. There is no upper limit: classic models over 40 are in demand.
07Can I model part-time?
Yes. Many of our models study or work. Tell us your availability early and we book around it.
08What happens at the first casting?
We talk about your availability and goals, take polaroids and measurements, and explain the next steps. No test shoot, no fee.
Neighbouring cities
Next step
Apply from Leverkusen now
The application takes five minutes; we get back to you either way.
