Chicago Modeling Gigs

Academy Sports + Outdoors Commercial – Real Families and Baseball Boy

Job Description

A non-union commercial for Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking real families and a young baseball player in Texas. The production is looking for authentic nuclear families consisting of a mom, dad, and children ages 6 and older. A boy with baseball experience is also being sought for the campaign. This is a paid commercial opportunity for Texas-based talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial campaign.
• Participate naturally as a real family during assigned scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Baseball talent will toss and catch a baseball comfortably on camera.
• Attend a fitting if selected.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Real nuclear families consisting of mom, dad, and children ages 6 and older.
• Also seeking a boy, age 6–8, with baseball experience.
• Baseball boy must be comfortable tossing and catching a baseball.
• Must be based in Texas.
• Non-union talent.
• Families should be comfortable appearing together on camera.
• Selected talent must be available for the required fitting and production schedule.

Compensation

• $700 for a 12-hour session.
• 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting fee.

Photo Double – Girl

Job Description

A television production is seeking a young girl to work as a photo double for an upcoming Chicago-area shoot. The selected performer will match an actor’s general appearance and appear in wide shots and insert shots as needed. This is a paid, non-speaking opportunity for local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a young actor during production.
• Participate in rehearsal and filming as scheduled.
• Follow on-set direction for wide shots and insert shots.
• Complete required on-set schooling during workdays.
• Work professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Girl, age 8–10.
• Caucasian.
• Brown hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for rehearsal and filming requirements.
• Parent or guardian must accompany the child as required.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 6 hours.

Photo Double – Boy

Job Description

A television production is seeking a young boy to work as a photo double for an upcoming shoot in the Chicago area. The selected performer will match an actor’s general appearance for wide shots and insert shots. This is a non-speaking, paid role for local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a young actor during filming.
• Participate in rehearsal and on-set production as required.
• Follow direction from the production team during scenes.
• Complete required on-set schooling during workdays.
• Maintain professional behavior while on set.

Requirements

• Boy, age 7–8.
• Caucasian.
• Blonde or light brown curly hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for rehearsal and filming requirements.
• Parent or guardian must accompany the child as required.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 6 hours.

International Commercial Casting – Men and Women

Job Description

An international commercial production shooting in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking men and women for a paid overseas casting opportunity. Talent should be comfortable traveling internationally and available for the production schedule in Cape Town. This opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera for an international commercial production
• Travel internationally to Cape Town, South Africa
• Attend required fitting and production sessions
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout travel and filming

Requirements

• Men and women
• Ages 20–50
• All ethnicities
• Must have a valid passport
• Must be able to travel internationally to Cape Town, South Africa
• Must be available for the required production schedule

Compensation

• €1,000 per session day for up to 10 hours
• €250 per travel day
• €250 per down/optional day
• €6,000 buyout
• Additional fitting and overtime pay

Medicare Government PSA – Speaking Roles

Job Description

A Medicare government PSA is seeking non-union men and women for paid speaking roles. The production is looking for upbeat, positive performers who can authentically portray individuals excited about their health journey. Talent must be local to the DMV area.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking role in a Medicare government PSA
• Deliver provided material naturally and confidently on camera
• Portray an upbeat and positive attitude about a personal health journey
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Men and women
• Ages 60 to late 70s
• All ethnicities are welcome
• Must be local to the DMV area
• Non-union talent
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Upbeat, positive, and expressive personality

Compensation

• $1,083
• Full buyout in perpetuity

Job Description

A talent roster is seeking influencers and content creators across a variety of niches for paid brand partnerships and collaboration opportunities. This worldwide casting call is open to creators who produce strong, engaging content and have built a clear personal brand and connection with their audience. Selected creators will be considered for brand partnerships and paid deals that align with their content style, niche, and audience.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging branded content for partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with brands on paid campaigns and promotional projects.
• Produce content that aligns with campaign briefs while maintaining an authentic personal style.
• Professionally represent partner brands across relevant social media platforms.

Requirements

• Influencers and content creators across different niches.
• Open to creators worldwide.
• Strong social media content.
• Engaged audience.
• Clear and established personal brand.

Compensation

• Paid brand partnerships and deals.

Job Description

A London Fashion Week production is seeking experienced hairstylist assistants to join Craig Taylor’s hair team for an upcoming fashion show in London. This opportunity is ideal for hairstylists with experience creating technical, structured hairstyles in fast-paced professional environments. Selected assistants will support the hair team with model preparation and help execute the required looks for the runway presentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Craig Taylor’s hairstyling team during a Fashion Week show.
• Help prepare and style models’ hair for the runway.
• Execute technical and structured hairstyles as directed.
• Work efficiently alongside the wider hair and beauty team.
• Maintain professional standards throughout model preparation.

Requirements

• Previous hairstyling experience.
• Experience with technical and structured hair.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced fashion show environment.
• Must be available to work in London.

Compensation

• Paid with products.

Job Description

A paid street photoshoot in Paris is seeking a Black female model for an upcoming fashion-focused photography project. The production is looking for a model who is comfortable working on location and can bring a confident, natural presence to a street-style shoot. Applicants must provide a professional portfolio and/or recent Polaroids with their submission. Applications without these materials will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a street photoshoot in Paris.
• Pose naturally and confidently in an outdoor setting.
• Follow creative direction from the photographer and production team.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Black female model.
• Must be available to work in Paris.
• Comfortable modeling for a street-style photoshoot.

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity.

Job Description

A production in Dubai is seeking an experienced gaffer with their own professional lighting kit for an upcoming paid shoot. This opportunity is for a locally based crew member who is already in Dubai and can provide both technical lighting expertise and the necessary equipment for production. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing lighting requirements on set, collaborating with the production team, and adapting setups to meet the creative and technical needs of the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and execute lighting setups throughout the production.
• Provide and operate a professional lighting kit.
• Work closely with the production and camera teams to achieve the required lighting.
• Adjust lighting setups efficiently as production needs change.
• Maintain safe and professional equipment handling on set.

Requirements

• Experienced gaffer.
• Must have access to their own lighting kit.
• Must already be based in Dubai.
• Professional and reliable on set.
• Able to work collaboratively with the production crew.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A London Fashion Week presentation is casting male models to join a fashion-forward runway lineup in London. The production is seeking a mix of established models with strong runway and editorial experience, as well as promising new faces who demonstrate individuality, presence, and professional potential. Selected models will take part in the upcoming LFW presentation and will be chosen through an in-person casting process. Applicants should submit their measurements, recent digitals, and portfolio or recent work for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Model in a London Fashion Week presentation.
• Walk and present garments confidently in a professional fashion environment.
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams.
• Attend an in-person casting in London if shortlisted.

Requirements

• Male models only.
• Height: 6’1″–6’3″.
• Established models and promising new faces are welcome.
• Strong individuality and on-camera/runway presence.
• Submit height, chest, waist, hips, suit size, shoe size, eye color, hair color, and age.
• Must be able to attend an in-person casting in London if selected.

Compensation

• £375.
• Paid modeling opportunity.