Job Description
About the Role
As one of the Model Bookers you will be at the forefront of the Model Team working closely with the Seniors, Team Leaders, Leads and Management at ASOS Studios. With an ASOS casting eye you’ll be constantly searching for the next generation of ASOS faces, reacting to new briefs and both building and nurturing agency relationships. You will work with the team to supply a continuous stream of exciting talent to be one step ahead of the competition and deliver the best e-commerce assets in the industry for our 20 something customer. The role requires an unflappable, driven and hardworking individual with a passion for the brand/ You have the ability to successfully be a part of and support a team with a creative, strategic and operational mindset. It is vital that you are passionate about models and fashion- you have an established knowledge of the industry and current social trends and how they relate to the ASOS customer.
What You’ll be Doing
1. Reporting directly into the Senior Model Booker, you will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day running of the Model team.
2. Working alongside other bookers to source options and bookings for all talent bookings required for ASOS in house shoots, approx. 30 models per day (including but not limited to rec & unrec ecomm, marketing location shoots, internal testing, social bookings and other creative projects) problem solving when necessary to help all studios achieve shoot targets
3. Developing a creative ability to understand ASOS’s model families and their aesthetic for guys and girls. Using this to recognise appropriate model suggestions and ensuring all imagery used both internally and externally is in line with this expected standard.
4. Contributing to the evolving ASOS talent brief keeping up to date with the diverse ASOS customer and ensuring they always feel represented across all category pages
5. Taking ownership of models you have booked, working alongside the studio team to maximize each models potential and ensure consistency overtime
6. Dealing with any model issues professionally and in line with ASOS behaviours policy
7. Nurturing existing relationships with international model agencies as well as establishing new ones when required, ensuring our first class reputation is maintained and that all suppliers operate in-line with our standards
8. Securing talent as “ASOS models”, working with agencies to ensure successful models are readily available to us across multiple platforms
9. In depth understanding of the model team budget and rate structure facilitating confident negotiation skills with agencies
10. Working closely with your Seniors, Leads and Management team to successfully deliver the department strategy. Build strong, professional and collaborative relationships with the wider studio team
11. Working with the model team and wider to dept to ensure budget, cost per product, creative quality and volumetric KPIs are adhered to
12. Strong awareness of model analysis, making use of this information to make informed casting decisions
13. Demonstrating excellent brand awareness by identifying areas for review, researching ideas and assessing competition when required to ensure we are market leaders
14. Encouraging the team to be authentic, brave and creative and to follow all company and departmental strategies, leading by example
15. Delivering projects to support the department strategy and any other adhoc tasks defined by the Model Team Lead and Manager
16. Contribute to departmental technology software and hardware launches when required
17. Contributing to team and departmental meetings
18. Be recognised as an aspirational figure within your team and the wider department
19. Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies
Qualifications
Who We’d Like to Meet
20. Experience in the model booking industry
21. Previous model booking experience with existing agency relationships
22. A good understanding of shoot production in a commercial environment
23. A passion for models and knowledge of models
24. A methodical, accurate and extremely organised approach with a keen eye for detail
25. Excellent communication, problem solving and strong interpersonal skills
26. The ability to remain calm under pressure and think on their feet
27. A 'can do' attitude and high level of efficiency
28. An 'unflappable' nature who is able to thrive in a fast paced environment
29. Outstanding negotiation skills and ability to work confidently with contracts, usages and block bookings
30. Lots of energy and enthusiasm, and a real team player
31. Skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, In Design and in the general day to day running of a PC and/or MAC
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
32. Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
33. ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
34. Employee sample sales
35. Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
36. 25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday
37. Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
38. Private medical care scheme
39. Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits