Male modeling jobs in menswear, grooming and lifestyle ads
Male modeling jobs pay men to model clothing, grooming products and everyday lifestyle scenes for ads, e-commerce, social and video. Most paid work is commercial, not runway, so men of many ages, heights and builds get booked. On PostModels, verified brands post castings for men with the rate and usage, and you apply from your profile.
- Adults 18+ only.
- Every model is ID and age verified.
- Every brand is a verified, paying business.
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Commercial lifestyle work books more men than runway
Runway and high fashion want a narrow look and pay unevenly. Commercial work wants men who look like customers: the dad at the grill, the guy on the office call, the runner, the barber's client. That is where most male bookings come from.
| Work type | Who books it | What they want |
|---|---|---|
| Menswear e-commerce | Clothing and shoe brands | Sample size fit, quick changes, consistent poses |
| Grooming | Razor, beard, skincare and hair brands | Clear skin, defined jaw or a well kept beard |
| Commercial lifestyle | Banks, cars, tech, food, travel | Natural, relatable look, easy smile, can act a scene |
| Fitness and sportswear | Athletic brands and gyms | Trained build and good form |
| UGC | Direct to consumer brands | Talks naturally to camera, films at home |
| Events and promo | Liquor, auto and sports events | Confident with crowds, reliable |
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Modeling jobs for men cover a wider age and size range than you think
Commercial brands cast men in their twenties, thirties, forties and well beyond. Gray hair, beards, glasses and dad bods all book when the brief calls for them. Menswear e-commerce is the stricter end: many castings ask for 5'11" to 6'2", a size 38 to 40 jacket, a 30 to 32 inch waist and a 32 to 34 inch inseam. Big and tall brands cast larger sizes. Read the brief and apply when you match it.
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Grooming decides half the casting before you speak
- Skin: a simple routine of cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen, started weeks before you shoot, not the night before.
- Facial hair: decide on a look and keep it. If you change from beard to clean shaven, update your photos the same day.
- Haircut: get it trimmed about a week before a booking so it does not look freshly cut.
- Hands and nails: clean and short. They show in more shots than you expect.
- Brows: tidy, never shaped thin.
- Ask the client before cutting your hair or shaving for a job. They may have booked you for that exact look.
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Your profile photos should show what clients will get on set
In your application note, mention skills that fit the brief: driving, cooking, a sport, a musical instrument or a second language. A commercial casting for a family scene may pick the man who can actually flip pancakes.
- A clean headshot, no hat, no sunglasses, natural light.
- Full length front and side in a fitted plain tee and dark jeans.
- One shot that shows your commercial side: laughing, mid-action or in a real setting.
- A short video introducing yourself in 15 seconds, for UGC and commercial clients.
- Measurements: height, chest, waist, inseam, neck and sleeve, suit size and shoe size.
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Male modeling rates match female rates in commercial work
As general US market guidance, newer male commercial models commonly earn $75 to $200 per hour or $500 to $1,500 per day, with more in New York and Los Angeles and for paid ad or broadcast usage. Menswear e-commerce days often pay $800 to $2,000 in big markets. Every PostModels casting shows its rate or budget range, and usage is written into the booking agreement.
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PostModels keeps male models out of the scam inbox
Male models get their share of fake castings too, often fake "brand ambassador" offers asking for a starter fee. On PostModels, every brand is verified and pays a subscription, every model is ID and age verified (adults 18+ only), and clients never ask models for money. When you are booked, the payment is held by PostModels and released to your payout account after the job. With the Model plan you apply to up to 60 castings a month.
Men who train should also look at fitness modeling jobs. Men with steady hands book hand modeling jobs for tech and watches. Browse commercial modeling jobs for lifestyle ads, or model castings near me for local work.
Yes. Most demand is commercial: menswear e-commerce, grooming, lifestyle ads, fitness and UGC. Runway is a small part of the market.
Menswear e-commerce and runway often ask for 5'11" to 6'2". Commercial, grooming and UGC work book men of almost any height.
Yes. Lifestyle, finance, health and travel brands regularly cast men in their forties, fifties and older.
As general US market guidance, newer male commercial models commonly earn $75 to $200 per hour or $500 to $1,500 per day, with more for wide usage.
Neither. Pick one look, keep it and keep your photos current. Clients cast from the photos you upload.
Show brands the look you bring to set
Build your profile with your headshot and measurements and see castings for men near you.
