In short
- The catalogue has one agency in San Sebastián, First Models Spain.
- Boards: women and men; the agency also offers training courses.
- The nearest other agencies are in Bilbao and Pamplona.
Modeling work in San Sebastián
San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is a city in the Basque Country on the Bay of Biscay, and in our catalogue it is represented by First Models Spain. The agency's office is on Aldamar Kalea in the city centre. Its website has separate women's and men's boards.
On its Facebook page the agency also offers model training courses; we found no prices, so ask in advance. In a city of this size the work is mostly commercial: advertising, catalogues and events. The application form is on the agency's website.
The nearest markets and how to get there
- Bilbao – SF40 Agency, an agency for models, influencers and commercial actors.
- Pamplona – Dejavu Models, an AMAE member.
- Madrid – 31 catalogue agencies and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, held twice a year.
- Barcelona – 49 catalogue agencies, the seat of the AMAE association and Spain's second fashion week, 080 Barcelona Fashion.
How to get started
- Take simple digitals in daylight and write down accurate measurements.
- For advertising and shoots in the region, the local agency fits; for fashion work, pick a few agencies in Madrid or Barcelona and only travel once you have been invited to meet.
- Apply through each agency's official channels. Spanish law does not stop agencies charging applicants, so before paying for photos, courses or registration, check on the agency's profile whether it charges and how much, and compare it with others. Walk away if you are pressed to pay or sign on the spot; more warning signs are in the glossary entry modeling scams.
- Contracts, tax and the rules for minors are covered in the guide Modeling agencies in Spain.