Model resume example & writing guide

What should your model resume include?

When you’re designing a resume for your professional modeling career, the most important thing to include is just what type of model you are. Recruiters who read your resume should quickly learn what physical features you model—feet, hands, hair, or eyes, and so on—and what specific consumer goods you have experience promoting (jewelry, watches, shoes,  makeup, etc).

Why use this model resume example?

The sample resume below has been tweaked in several ways to fit the needs of professional models looking for a new gig or agency. The first page, for instance, is a “mini-portfolio” where models can show and describe their physical features. Below the contact info section, there’s a space where you can list your height, weight, hair/eye color, and pronouns. The rest of this page is blank space where you can upload headshots and full-body shots of yourself in different poses, outfits, or locations.

The second page of the sample resume has a more traditional layout designed to let you fit lots of helpful information into a finite space. The side-bar of this resume space has a profile section where you can describe your personal strengths, an areas of expertise section where you can list key skills, an education section for academic degrees, and even a languages section for listing the secondary languages you know and your level of fluency. The rest of this page is taken up by the professional experiences section, where you can describe your more recent modeling careers, gigs, and fashion-related jobs.

Ultimately, a professional modeling resume based on this template will let you show off your understanding of the industry you’re seeking work in, i.e. the specific products you’ll be modeling, the demographics you’ll be advertising to, and the brand reputation your employers-to-be want to craft. The over format of the template also makes it easy to highlight your strong communication skills, adaptability, and passion for collaborating with the staff of photo shoots.

Which key skills are relevant to a model resume?

Descriptions of physical features aside, most modeling agencies and marketing teams like to see professional model resumes that show the job candidate is in good shape: that they eat healthy, exercise regularly, and feel comfortable in their own bodies. Most model resumes also highlight their job seeker’s background in acting, dancing, sports, i.e. any hobby or discipline that emphasizes their stamina and grace.

Recruiters for modeling gigs have a particular love for resumes with these skills:

• Photography

• Photo/Video Editing

• Runway & Commercial Modelling

• Editorial & Photoshoots

• Product & Brand Promotion

• Effective Communication

• Public Speaking

• Customer Service 

• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Time & Priority Management