Figure Model

Ringling College of Art and Design•Lexington, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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, to work 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 (i.e., 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, and slippers 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 Model Coordinator and Office of Human Resources in a timely manner.
Follows Figure Modeling Guidelines.