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RISD - Rhode Island School of Design
On-Call Figure Models
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What they do
A Model wears and displays clothing and accessories and poses for photographs, film and video, advertising, still photography or for artistic creation.
$63,609 / year median in Rhode Island
Job Description
Job Summary Working from live models is an integral part of the RISD student learning experience. To support this work, Rhode Island School of Design maintains a registry of models available for assignment to a wide range of classes. Figure Models provide inspiration to students in classroom settings by holding a variety of poses or moving through a range of gestures for the purpose of inspiring works of art. Models may pose alone or with other models. Poses may include any one or a combination of the following: nudity, costuming, demonstration of gestures, demonstration of grace or fluidity of the human body, demonstration of strength, depiction of skeletal and/or muscular structure, and depiction of fullness, roundness, and/or curves. RISD is seeking figure models for the Fall '26 semester who represent a wide range of body shapes, sizes, muscle tone, ages, and skin tones. We encourage applicants who thrive in inclusive studio settings and who are committed to supporting RISD's mission through respectful, collaborative engagement with students and faculty. Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience Modeling Experience — Experience in or knowledge of modeling required. Pose Retention — Must be able to recapture ongoing poses between breaks. Patience & Endurance — Ability to wait without working for long periods of time. Studio Conduct — Understanding of and respect for creative and teaching processes; ability to support these processes without interruption. Collaboration — Ability to work with others and/or independently and to take instruction. Creative Environment — Demonstrated ability to foster and elicit an energetic and creative environment. Inclusive Practice — Demonstrated success working with diverse populations in an inclusive environment Employment Arrangement (Agency Hire)