Stand Out is a modeling agency that actively secures and sources jobs on behalf of its models, usually operating on commission basis of 20-25%.
The largest modeling agencies usually work with big-budget advertising agencies and fashion designers. Money is invested into developing model talent so they can increase their status within the fashion industry. Models require training, porfolios, composition cards (comp cards) and other printed materials, which model agencies can provide.
Modeling agencies also can find work for their models, invoice for payment, pay models an hourly or daily rate and book the jobs. By acting as the model agent, much of the admin is avoided by the model who can then concentrate on modeling.
Modeling is a fast moving and competitive business, than can extend beyond the usual business hours of 9-5pm. Modeling agencies therefore generally work 'round the clock' to handle rush jobs or cancellations.
Booking Agents
Modeling agencies can use booking agents to keep track of who uses the models. The model agency then has a phone and offices to handle client and model enquiries. These agents also send out reminders for new comp cards or any other matter. These agents do cold calls, lunches, advertising events to uncover any new clients and modeling jobs.
Contractual Agreements
Usually modeling agencies sign their models to contracts, which vary in length based on the model's industry status and experience. But, most model agencies can find their models work and therefore can earn commission (between 15% to 30%) of every job they book for a model.
Auditions and Open Calls
Modeling agencies will contract many new models on a regular basis. The number of models on a agent's books depends on demand for particular looks and work loads, so the number can vary throughout the year. To meet the ever changing needs of the market, modeling agencies must have a high level of exposure to attract new models.
Each model-screening process is different from one model agency to the next. Here at Stand Out we like to receive recent pictures of the models which can be sent through the post or via our web site registration page.