Figure Model

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Job Description Summary

Position Summary: Figure models pose either undraped, draped, or in costume in the classroom/studios to contribute to the learning and creative processes of students in the areas of drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates suitable, interesting, sustained poses (either undraped or draped), as directed by instructor.
• Performs creative gesture poses and sustains them for varying periods of time (e.g., 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, etc.) as required by the class/session, for up to three hours.
• Ability to create sequential or consecutive poses when directed.
• Ability to create scenarios for clothed figure or character-focused classes, including ability to interpret impromptu directions and translate into spontaneous, creative expressions for the drawing experience.
• Provides creative costuming and props for appropriate class/assignment.
• Maintains professional appearance, demeanor, and willingness to work cooperatively in studios at all times.
• Maintains good personal hygiene.
• Provides sheet, towel, timer, robe, slippers, and masking tape for every class.
• Develops interesting pose repertoire through a variety of resources such as articles, books, and videos.
• Communicates directly with instructor regarding length and style of pose and costuming as requested. Informs instructor if the pose is too physically demanding.
• Processes necessary paperwork for the Model Coordinator and Office of Human Resources in a timely manner.
• Follows Figure Modeling Guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modeling techniques; ability to pose undraped or draped.
• Ability to hold a variety of interesting poses, including standing poses, without movement, for varied durations.
• Awareness and confidence of own body in the surrounding space.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional demeanor and knowledge of modeling techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to arrive on time as scheduled.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and assigned schedule.
• Ability to pose undraped and draped.
• Ability to hold a variety of interesting poses, including standing poses, without movement, for varied durations; and/or sequential poses when instructed.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and confidence of own body in the space around it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of figure modeling techniques.
• Experience in sports, dance, performative arts, or any form of movement.
• Experience creating sequential or consecutive poses.
• Experience in wearing costumes or character development.

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.