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.

The occupation "Models" is assessed to have an automation risk of 32.1%, which closely mirrors the base risk of 32.5%. This moderate risk level reflects the fact that while certain tasks associated with modeling are susceptible to automation, the core aspects of the profession still require a significant degree of human creativity, collaboration, and adaptability. The relatively low automation risk is influenced by the sector’s reliance on human aesthetics and personal interaction, elements that technology and artificial intelligence currently struggle to fully emulate or replicate. The top three most automatable tasks within this occupation involve administrative and highly routine responsibilities, including posing for artists and photographers, recording rates of pay and job durations, and gathering logistical information from agents. These duties are repetitive and structured enough that digital solutions, such as automated scheduling, digital record-keeping, and even virtual modeling technologies, can efficiently perform them. Particularly, the act of “posing” is increasingly being emulated by advanced 3D avatars and digital simulations, which can render poses based on programmed cues and artist input, thereby reducing the need for human models in some scenarios. Conversely, the most automation-resistant tasks highlight the uniquely human elements intrinsic to modeling. Dressing in garments, selecting accessories, and, most importantly, collaborating closely with creatives on set require physical presence, individual taste, and nuanced interpersonal communication. Similarly, the ability to apply makeup and style hair in ways that suit specific artistic visions demands hands-on expertise and adaptability. The key bottleneck skills for automation in this field—originality at 2.5% and 2.1%—underscore the creative and improvisational nature of modeling, which is difficult for machines to replicate. As long as these highly individualized and creative elements remain central to a model’s job, full automation of the profession will remain limited.