Figure Model

Ringling College of Art and DesignLexington, MA
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.
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