Illinois is fast becoming one of the biggest places to find jobs in the modeling and acting industries. Many television shows and films are being shot right in the streets of Chicago, among other places. This not only means jobs for aspiring actors, but for models as well. Models are needed for all types of different jobs in Illinois. From promotional work to fashion shows, there are any number of great gigs just waiting for you. If you live in Illinois, then 2012 could be the year for you.
Modeling jobs in IL are generally obtained through one of several large agencies that legitimately keep a roster of models who are available for casting calls for all types of work. These agencies are reputable and will not ask for a great deal of money up front. Nor will these agencies expect anyone to buy a series of classes from them. Some agencies will have models supply their own portfolios of photos as well as samples of print or runway or other work. Models are often needed in several niche areas to model a specific body part, a certain size of clothing or a specific look or style. Modeling is often very sporadic work, very few models work on a regular basis and often they will hold other jobs and will simply work around any modeling jobs they can get. The primary city in Illinois for modeling jobs is Chicago where the bigger agencies have offices.
The CW and superstar supermodel Tyra Banks is looking for the next group of models that want to see if they have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model and we are taking our search to Chicago. Thousands of modeling hopefuls submit themselves each season and not just any girl has what it takes to… Read More »
There is going to be a casting call for a new show that will be airing on Nickelodeon. Most of the main roles have already been cast, but we need to cast for some of the supporting roles that will have a minimum of 2 episode appearances. We need boys and girls from the ages… Read More »
We are a new clothing line that is going to be strictly a web based store and we need models to pose with the clothing. The shoot is going to be over 3 days and we need 2 models per day. You will be paid 350 dollars for no more than 4 hours of time… Read More »
I am a photographer that is looking for a model to do an art/fashion shoot in the downtown Chicago area. What I need is a female model with some experience, 5’5″ or taller, and between 18 and 28 years old. This is going to be a paid shoot and we will base the pay on… Read More »
We are doing a professional photo shoot indoors at our photography studio and need a model to shoot. You need to be over 18 and that is about it. No experience is required and the only thing that we ask is that you come to the shoot ready to go and fully committed. We are… Read More »
Doing a new promotional video and looking for a female actor for the spokeswoman role. We are looking for someone between 25-35 and has very good speaking skills and a Midwest dialect. Please have some previous speaking role experience and a reel that we can see prior to the audition to make sure that you… Read More »
We are doing a new catalog for a cosmetic brand and are in need of 5 models. We would like to give some inexperienced models a chance to show their stuff and increase their body of work. Looking for models that are at least 25 and have a very pretty face. Obviously you face will… Read More »
We are booking new fights in the chicagoland area and we are looking for some beautiful girls to be the ring girls. We girls that are over 21 and have the right look. No modeling experience is needed. There is not going to be a set schedule because we only need ring girls when there… Read More »
We are in need of about 20 models that would be interested in doing a runway show for a new bridal designer in Chicago. We are looking for models with some experience and all shapes and sizes. Obviously this job is for female models only, but I thought that I would mention it anyway. The… Read More »
Need some attractive women in their mid-twenties to do some promotional modeling at a trade show. You will be expected to hand out flyers and company information as well as talk to anyone that comes to the booth. Tweet
