Live Figure Model - Digital Media and Animation - Alfred State College

Alfred State College•Alfred, NY

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you comfortable being part of an artistic, academic environment and helping shape the growth of budding animators and digital media artists? We are seeking a live figure model for our course in "Figure and Motion" studies where your presence helps students understand form, gesture, movement, and anatomy up close.

Requirements

Confidence and professionalism in working as a live figure model.
The ability to hold poses and re-pose on schedule, with sensitivity to gesture, stability and subtlety of form.
A comfortable demeanor in a studio setting?note that nudity is part of the assignment, framed as a serious educational tool, not performance.
Reliability, punctuality, and a collaborative spirit.
Ability to stay relatively still for a period of time.
Longer poses are done with seating provided.
Availability for Spring Semester 2026, during the daytime hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience modelling for figure drawing or life-drawing classes is preferred (though not strictly required).

Responsibilities

Dramatically enhance students' learning by modelling dynamic and static poses ranging from short gestures of a few minutes to longer poses of an hour or more.
Work in a respectful, studio environment alongside our faculty and students, supporting their creative process and visual education.
Provide a human reference for form, motion, weight, balance and gesture, helping bridge theoretical learning and practical experience.

Benefits

You'll play an important role in an animation and digital media curriculum?helping students build foundational skills in gesture, structure, movement and anatomy.
Work in a supportive, creative academic space, with faculty who respect the modeling process and understand the value you bring.
Flexible scheduling (sessions may be a few minutes up to a few hours) and competitive compensation.
Be part of an inclusive, professional work environment where your contribution makes a direct difference to students' growth and development.
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!
We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension.
Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.
Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
Exceptional fertility benefits available.
Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.
No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.
New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
Up to 13 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave
Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan.
With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.