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Drafter/Drawing Checker

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Create and modify 3D models * Verify drawings are in compliance with customer requirements, company ... weight and life-cycle costs. In addition we couple our highly innovative and differentiated ...

HydraFlow

Drafter-Drawing Checker

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

... weight and life-cycle costs. In addition we couple our highly innovative and differentiated ... Create and modify 3D models * Verify drawings are in compliance with customer requirements, company ...

Flory Industries

CAD Drafter

Salida, CA · On-site

$25 - $38/hr

Full-timeBenefits: 401k, Medical - Dental - Vision - Life - FSA - Aflac, 9 Paid Holiday'sRole ... You'll work closely with Engineers, Designers, and shop personnel to keep drawings, models, and ...

Flory Industries

CAD Drafter

Salida, CA · On-site

$25 - $38/hr

... Vision - Life - FSA - Aflac, 9 Paid Holiday's Role Overview The CAD Drafter supports the ... You'll work closely with Engineers, Designers, and shop personnel to keep drawings, models, and ...

Rex Moore Group, Inc.

VDC BIM Modeler

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$30.53 - $46.25/hr

Ensure models are accurate, clean, and prepared for exports or deliverables (e.g., prefabrication ... Life and Disability Benefits * Paid Holidays & Paid time off * Access to multiple types of training

Rex Moore Group, Inc

VDC BIM Modeler

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

$30.53 - $46.25/hr

Ensure models are accurate, clean, and prepared for exports or deliverables (e.g., prefabrication ... Life and Disability Benefits * Paid Holidays & Paid time off * Access to multiple types of training

RSS, LLC.

VDC BIM Modeler

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$30.53 - $46.25/hr

Ensure models are accurate, clean, and prepared for exports or deliverables (e.g., prefabrication ... Life and Disability Benefits * Paid Holidays & Paid time off * Access to multiple types of training

Salas O'Brien, Inc.

Electrical CAD/BIM Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$33 - $36/hr

... life every day. Job Summary: Our office in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electrical CAD/BIM Designer to ... Coordinate drawings/model with other disciplines, including HVAC, controls, fire protection ...

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How much do life drawing models jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for life drawing models in California is $39.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.82 and $42.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can you make a living as a life drawing model?

Life drawing models can earn a living through paid sessions at art schools, studios, or private clients, often working part-time or freelance. Income varies based on experience, location, and the number of assignments, with some models supplementing income through online platforms or workshops. Consistent work and professional presentation can improve earning potential, but many models also work part-time or seasonally.

How much do life drawing models get paid?

Life drawing models typically earn between $15 and $50 per hour, depending on the location, venue, and experience. Pay rates can vary based on whether the work is paid hourly, per session, or through a flat fee, and models often need to maintain a professional appearance and pose for extended periods.

Is it hard to be a life drawing model?

Being a life drawing model generally requires comfort with nudity, good communication skills, and the ability to hold poses for extended periods. The job can be physically demanding and often involves working irregular hours, but it typically does not require formal qualifications. Success depends on professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work well with artists and instructors.

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Infographic showing various Life Drawing Models job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $82,797 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Short-Term: Life Drawing Model

San Bernardino Community College District

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

$25/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Salary: $25.00 Hourly
Location : San Bernardino Valley College and/or Crafton Hills College, CA
Job Type: Short-Term
Job Number: 007312024
Department: Art
Opening Date: 07/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Schedule: Varies
Work Days/Year: Varies
Mission Statement: SBCCD positively impacts the lives and careers of our students, the well-being of their families, and the prosperity of our community through excellence in educational and training opportunities.
Job Description
This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. The department may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.
Should the department be interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted by the department with the information provided in your application.
Pose for fine arts studio classes: figure drawing and, occasionally, painting,
drawing and sculpture courses; model poses without clothing in figure drawing
classes.
• Be able to provide a full range of traditional life drawing poses, from gestures to
sustained poses, as required by tradition and the instructor.
• Demonstrate the flexibility and animation of the human form.
• Provide traditional gestures and poses as well as anatomical studies.
• model poses without clothing in figure drawing.
Qualifications
• Previous experience as an artist's model or dance experience.
• Have knowledge of how the model demonstrates anatomy, gesture, or content in
a drawing.
• Be aware of classic and traditional poses in the art tradition.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of
students at all times.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and
working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
• Be physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick
gestures to long, sustained poses.
• Be able to hold poses for the sustained drawings.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Employment Requirements
The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:
  • Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
  • Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
  • Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).
Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's
This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.

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