Junior

Junior Clothes Model

The garment presenter โ€” modeling clothing for fashion shows, catalogs, or retail.

Career Level
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Artisticcreative, expressive
Realistichands-on, practical
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Job markets for Junior Clothes Models
Employment concentration ยท ~6 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Clothes Model

As a Junior Clothes Model, you model clothing for various purposes โ€” fashion shows, catalog photography, retail presentations, or fit modeling. You present garments attractively, helping designers, retailers, or customers see how clothes look on a body.

Your day depends on the modeling type. Runway shows involve rehearsals and performances. Photo shoots require posing and wardrobe changes. Fit modeling involves trying garments while designers assess construction. You're developing modeling skills while building industry connections.

The challenge is the competitive nature of modeling and its physical demands. You need to maintain your appearance and health while handling rejection and irregular work. You're developing resilience and professional presentation skills.

RelationshipsAbove avg
RecognitionModerate
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
SupportLower
IndependenceLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Modeling typeMarket levelAgency relationshipWork frequencyPhysical requirements
Clothes modeling varies significantly by type and market. High fashion differs from commercial modeling. Agency-represented models have different opportunities than freelance. Fit models have different requirements than runway or photo models. Work availability varies dramatically.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Clothes Models (SOC 41-9012.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Posing and presentation
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$38Kโ€“$124K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
5K
U.S. Employment
-0.5%
10yr Growth
1K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Social PerceptivenessSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingCoordinationTime ManagementReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiationPersuasion
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-9012.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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