"On-Call Figure Models"

Job Summary

Working from live models is an integral part of the RISD student learning experience. To facilitate this, Rhode Island School of Design maintains a registry of models available for assignment to a wide range of classes.

Figure Models provide inspiration to students in classroom settings by holding a variety of poses or going through a variety of gestures for the purpose of inspiring works of art.

Models pose either alone or with other models. Poses may include any one or the combination of the following: nudity, costuming, demonstration of gestures, the demonstration of grace or fluidity of the human body, the demonstration of strength in the human body, the depiction of skeletal and/or muscular structure and/or the depiction of fullness, roundness and/or curves.

Currently, we are seeking a diverse group of models with varying body shapes, sizes, muscle tone, and skin tone for the current academic year 2023-2024. We welcome applicants with demonstrated success working in an intercultural environment that reflects our student body, staff, and faculty, and embraces our vision and mission.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Experience in or knowledge of modeling required.
• Must be able to recapture on-going poses between breaks.
• Ability to exercise patience and capable of waiting without working for long periods of time.
• Understanding of and respect for the creative and teaching processes and demonstrated the ability to support these processes without interruption.
• Ability to work with others and/or independently and to take instruction.
• Required to successfully complete a background check.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and elicit an energetic and creative environment.
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations in an inclusive environment.

Union

No

Work Schedule

Various hours

Employment Status

On-Call

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume (REQUIRED)

Please attach a picture of yourself instead of a cover letter (REQUIRED).

Salary Grade Structure

*Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.*

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.