Become a model
Become a model in Portsmouth
Want to become a model in Portsmouth? ROW ONE accepts applications from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
Portsmouth is 696 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.
Models from Portsmouth work in the city, in Southampton, Worthing and Basingstoke and, for campaigns and shows, in London, Birmingham and Manchester. Travel costs to productions are paid by the client, never by you.
- Population
- 210,000
- Region
- England
- km from Frankfurt
- 696
- 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.
Portsmouth in numbers
Why Portsmouth
If you live in Portsmouth, you will mostly work in the region and travel to London, Birmingham and Manchester for campaigns and shows. Travel costs are paid by the client.
Models from smaller cities like Portsmouth are on our board too. Jobs come from regional companies and from the larger cities nearby, Southampton, Worthing and Basingstoke among them.
Travel and support
Applicants from United Kingdom are welcome. From Portsmouth everything up to the first casting happens online; jobs are in United Kingdom and in Germany, with travel paid by the client.
Requirements
Our requirements for applicants from Portsmouth, as a guide rather than a rulebook:
Portsmouth in numbers
Around 210,000 people live in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth belongs to the region of England in the United Kingdom.
From our Frankfurt office it is 696 kilometres.
The nearest cities where we also book: Southampton, Worthing and Basingstoke.
Safety
- No fees, ever: not for the application, not for photos, not for a place on the board. Anyone who asks you for money to become a model is not working for us. Castings happen by video, in our office or on set; parents are involved for anyone under 18.
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 Portsmouth?
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?
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.
04From 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.
05Are there jobs in Portsmouth?
Yes. Clients in Portsmouth and in Southampton, Worthing and Basingstoke book through us; campaigns and shows also take you to London, Birmingham and Manchester.
06Can I apply at 30, 40 or 50?
Absolutely. Clients book faces of all ages, and the classic category is one of our busiest.
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.
08Will I get a comp card?
Yes, once you are on the board. The comp card is produced by us, free of charge, and updated with every new set of pictures.
Neighbouring cities
Next step
Start your application from Portsmouth
Four photos, your measurements, contact details. An honest reply.
