Become a model
Become a model in Lyon
Becoming a model in Lyon 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 Lyon, in the region and across Europe.
Why Lyon
Lyon is 563 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.
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
- 520,000
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- km from Frankfurt
- 563
- 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.
Lyon in numbers
Why Lyon
For models from Lyon, jobs in the city and in the region are close together; campaigns and shows in Paris, Marseille and Nice add to the mix.
For models from Lyon the fairs (Sirha) are fixed dates in the calendar: product presentations, shows on the stand, content for social media.
With around 520,000 inhabitants, Lyon has companies, agencies and studios that book models regularly, plus productions in Villeurbanne, Saint-Étienne and Grenoble within easy reach.
Travel and support
Lyon is 563 kilometres from Frankfurt, reachable by plane or train. We work with models across France; interview and polaroids happen by video, castings in the region or on set.
Requirements
Our requirements for applicants from Lyon, as a guide rather than a rulebook:
Lyon in numbers
Lyon has around 520,000 inhabitants.
Lyon belongs to the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France.
Frankfurt, where ROW ONE is based, is 563 kilometres away.
The nearest cities where we also book: Villeurbanne, Saint-Étienne and Grenoble.
Trade fairs and events on site: Sirha.
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 Lyon?
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.
04Can I model part-time?
Part-time works well, especially for e-commerce and commercial jobs, which are usually day productions.
05From 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.
06Do you also represent men?
Yes. The board has a men's division with the same categories: fashion, commercial, classic.
07Which 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.
08Can I apply at 30, 40 or 50?
Absolutely. Clients book faces of all ages, and the classic category is one of our busiest.
Neighbouring cities
Next step
Apply from Lyon now
Four photos, your measurements, contact details. An honest reply.
