On-Call Figure Models

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Variety of hours; on-call as needed.

Employment Arrangement (Agency Hire)

Agency Engagement Notice: Candidates selected for this role will be engaged through a third-party staffing agency. The agency will serve as the employer of record, and all onboarding, payroll, and employment documentation will be completed through the agency’s process. RISD will oversee work assignments, scheduling, and performance expectations.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume (REQUIRED)

Please attach a picture of yourself, NO COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.

Employment Status

On-Call

Work Schedule

Variety of hours; on-call as needed.

Pre-Employment Background Screening

The successful candidate will be required to meet RISD’s pre-employment background screening requirements.

Salary Grade Structure

Not specified

Job Family

On-Call