Models
Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.
How AI Impacts Each Task
18 tasks analyzed
Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.
Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.
Pose for artists and photographers.
Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.
Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.
Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.
Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.
Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, or fashion shows.
Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos.
Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.
Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences.
Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.
Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.
Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.
Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume.
Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased.
Pose for artists and photographers either with or without clothes.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers. | 92Estimated | 86.0% | 2% | |
| Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments. | 90Estimated | 85.2% | 3% | |
| Pose for artists and photographers. | 0Estimated | 9.0% | 15% | |
| Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs. | 92Estimated | 86.0% | 3% | |
| Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs. | 10Estimated | 19.0% | 8% | |
| Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule. | 5Estimated | 17.0% | 10% | |
| Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features. | 0Estimated | 9.0% | 5% | |
| Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance. | 0Estimated | 33.0% | 8% | |
| Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, or fashion shows. | 30Estimated | 21.0% | 10% | |
| Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos. | 40Estimated | 31.0% | 5% | |
| Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions. | 20Estimated | 17.0% | 8% | |
| Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences. | 62.5Observed | 34.0% | 4% | |
| Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories. | 10Estimated | 13.0% | 3% | |
| Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults. | 5Estimated | 17.0% | 2% | |
| Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments. | 0Estimated | 9.0% | 5% | |
| Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume. | 5Estimated | 17.0% | 2% | |
| Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased. | 59Observed | 72.8% | 2% | |
| Pose for artists and photographers either with or without clothes. | 0Estimated | 9.0% | 5% |
Skill Impact Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
Reading Comprehension is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Information Ordering is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (11)
Adaptability/Flexibility is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Service Orientation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Leadership is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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Last scored March 14, 2026 · Based on BLS employment data and O*NET task analysis