Modeling agency
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Mother agency
A model's mother agency is generally the first agency that discovered them and with which they began their modeling career. It defines the strategic direction of their career, places them in foreign partner agencies, and manages any difficulties (such as image rights recovery). The model may change mother agencies during their career. The mother agency receives a commission on each contract performed by the model, even abroad.
Agent
An agent is a person authorized and certified to perform the role of a modeling agency. In some countries like France, an agent's license is required. The agent is usually the owner or director of the modeling agency. They must possess the legal, commercial, and interpersonal skills necessary to represent and protect the interests of their models.
Model apartment
Model apartments are housing provided by agencies to their talents, particularly useful for early-career models or those traveling. These accommodations allow new models to start their careers without advancing housing costs. However, each night is billed to the model and deducted from future earnings as advances. These apartments also encourage networking between models.
Assignment
An assignment, also called a 'booking,' refers to a work contract for which a model is hired and confirmed. It is a concrete professional mission (photo shoot, runway show, advertising campaign, etc.) with specific dates, locations, and conditions. The assignment represents the culmination of the casting and selection process, turning an opportunity into a paid professional engagement.