In short
- The catalogue has one agency in Norwich, Models Direct.
- Boards: women, men, kids; the agency works nationwide.
- Its website states an annual fee of £63, and representation is offered for three years.
Modeling work in Norwich
Norwich is the county town of Norfolk in the East of England. The jurgita.com catalogue lists Models Direct here, run by the company Talent Management Limited. The agency calls itself a nationwide modelling agency with over 35 years of experience and lists offices in Norwich, on Fakenham Road, and in London, on Hanover Square. It has women's, men's and kids' boards.
The agency says it selects applicants and offers those it selects representation for three years. Its website states an annual fee of £63 towards online publication. Before you pay, ask for the terms in writing and ask what jobs the agency has recently found for models of your type. A child needs a licence from the local council for paid modelling work in the UK, and the person running the job applies for it.
The nearest markets
- London – the main market, with fashion week and 90 catalogue agencies; there are direct trains from Norwich.
- Nottingham – two agencies in the East Midlands.
How to get started
- Take simple digitals in daylight and write down accurate measurements.
- As the agency works nationwide, compare its terms and fee with other commercial agencies: the amounts are shown on the profiles. Fashion and runway work needs an agency in London.
- Apply through each agency's official channels. Under UK rules an agency may not charge a fashion or photographic model any upfront fee, not even for a place on its website. Even so, some agencies in the catalogue, mostly children's and commercial ones, charge a registration or portfolio fee: the profile states the amount, so check it before you apply and compare. Being listed is not a recommendation. Do not pay under pressure or before you have the terms in writing; other warning signs are in the glossary entry on modeling scams.
- A Lithuanian citizen needs permission to work in the UK, and an ETA on its own is not enough. Permissions, contracts, tax and the rules for minors are covered on the United Kingdom agencies page.