{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:06.192Z","occupation":{"soc":"41-9012.00","title":"Models","group":"Sales & Related","sector":"54","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers professional modeling practice from entry-level studio posing under supervision through strategic career leadership, spanning commercial, editorial, fine-art, and digital media environments calibrated to Job Zone 2 preparation and on-the-job learning.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Posing fundamentals — demonstrate basic static poses under direct photographer or artist direction during supervised studio sessions.","Client instructions — follow verbal direction from photographers and art directors to adjust body position and facial expression on set.","Arrival and scheduling — meet call times and report to designated locations following provided booking sheets and agency guidelines.","Wardrobe and styling protocols — cooperate with stylists to change outfits and accessories as directed between shots in a commercial studio.","Basic body awareness — maintain trunk stability and upright posture during extended standing or seated pose sessions under supervision.","On-set communication — listen actively to direction from crew members and repeat back key instructions to confirm understanding during shoots.","Digital tools — use internet browser and email software to receive booking confirmations, castings, and agency communications.","Personal grooming standards — follow provided hygiene and appearance guidelines before arriving to castings and shooting assignments.","Safety awareness — identify on-set hazards such as cables, elevated surfaces, or lighting equipment and report concerns to a supervisor.","Portfolio basics — compile assigned reference images and measurements into a starter portfolio document using word processing software under agency guidance."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Pose variation — execute a range of static and transitional poses for photographers and artists with reduced directional prompting in routine studio environments.","Expressive control — adjust facial expressions, body language, and energy level to match creative briefs across commercial and editorial assignments.","Time management — self-schedule preparation, travel, and on-set readiness across multiple bookings in a week using calendar and office suite tools.","Client relationship awareness — read social cues and adapt communication style to suit photographers, art directors, and brand representatives during shoots.","Movement and equilibrium — sustain dynamic walking poses and balance on varied surfaces such as runways or outdoor locations across full shooting sessions.","Casting preparation — research client brands and campaign aesthetics using internet browser software before attending castings and go-sees.","Digital self-promotion — maintain an updated online presence and submit digital composites using web page or social media platforms with limited agency support.","Wardrobe coordination — coordinate independently with stylists and wardrobe departments to ensure correct looks are camera-ready on time.","Feedback integration — incorporate critical feedback from photographers or art directors mid-session to refine posture, angles, and energy in familiar shoot contexts.","Travel readiness — organize transportation and logistics for local and regional bookings using mapping and instant messaging software with minimal supervision."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Creative collaboration — work autonomously with photographers, artists, and creative teams to co-develop posing concepts that meet campaign objectives across diverse commercial and fine-art contexts.","Non-routine posing — adapt body positioning, expression, and movement for challenging or unconventional briefs such as editorial conceptual shoots, live art modeling, or athletic campaigns without directional prompting.","Brand storytelling — interpret and embody complex brand identities through consistent physical and expressive performance across multi-day and multi-location productions.","Gross body coordination — execute technically precise full-body movement sequences, including choreographed runway walks and dynamic action poses, to professional broadcast or print standards.","Self-direction on set — manage own preparation, pacing, and performance quality throughout long shooting days with no supervisory oversight.","Digital content contribution — produce and edit short behind-the-scenes or promotional video clips using video creation and editing software for agency or brand social channels.","Contract and scheduling literacy — review booking contracts, usage rights summaries, and call sheets using office suite software and flag discrepancies to agency representatives.","Judgment under pressure — make real-time decisions about safety, appropriateness of direction, and professional boundaries when unexpected situations arise on location shoots.","Media and communications fluency — give clear, composed spoken responses in interviews, press appearances, and behind-the-scenes video segments representing a brand or agency.","Mentorship of newer talent — guide junior models on set etiquette, posing technique, and client interaction through informal coaching during shared assignments."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Career strategy leadership — set long-term personal brand direction, negotiate high-value contracts, and align representation strategy with senior agency executives across multiple markets.","Creative direction influence — collaborate with campaign art directors and photographers to shape posing and aesthetic vision for large-scale advertising or editorial productions from concept through delivery.","Talent development — lead structured workshops or on-set coaching programs that build posing, communication, and professionalism skills for emerging models in an agency roster.","Organizational representation — serve as a principal ambassador for agencies, brands, or industry organizations at trade events, media appearances, and public safety or standards panels.","Digital platform leadership — oversee production and strategic publication of multimedia content campaigns using video creation, presentation, and web editing tools to grow audience and brand equity at scale.","Industry standards advocacy — contribute to best-practice guidelines around model welfare, safety, and professional conduct in collaboration with agency management and industry bodies.","Cross-functional team coordination — direct multi-discipline on-set teams including stylists, photographers, lighting crews, and brand managers to deliver complex productions on schedule and within scope.","Market expansion — identify emerging commercial sectors, international markets, or new media platforms and develop strategic plans to extend a model's or agency's presence with measurable outcomes.","Performance benchmarking — design evaluation criteria and feedback systems to assess model readiness, booking conversion rates, and campaign performance using spreadsheet and presentation software.","Executive stakeholder communication — present agency talent capabilities, campaign results, and market positioning to C-suite brand clients and investors using data-supported presentations and oral briefings."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}