Job Description

Job Description

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking performers to portray specific costumed character roles within a height range to perform in costume, greeting with our Guests, sign autographs and pose for photographs at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina.

Disney Character Performers: 5’5” - 5’8.5” and 5’11” - 6’4” with slender to athletic builds and warm, engaging, and outgoing personalities. Official heights will be taken within the callback setting.   Character Performer roles receive a starting rate of $20.00 per hour

 

Additional Information

All our cast members enjoy a broad and very valuable range of benefits for being part of the Disney family! If you join the team, you can expect to receive:

• Disney Aspire – an education program that covers 100% of tuition at network schools
• Discounted meals during work shifts
• Discounts at Hilton Head Island eateries such as New York City Pizza, Giuseppe’s, and Scott’s Fish Market
• Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
• Discounts on merchandise at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort and at Walt Disney World Resort

 

Basic Qualifications

IMPORTANT: Please note that this position REQUIRES candidates meet one of the following height ranges:

• 5'1" to 5'4" -OR- 5'5" to 5'8.5" ONLY
• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role.
• Full availability for any shift, three (3) days per week (Sunday, Wednesday and Friday), including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred
• Full availability for any shift, three (3) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performer should be willing to demonstrate high energy levels, a full range of body movement, basic improvisation, and guest interaction.
• These roles require wearing large body costumes, heads, and feet, and exposure to hot weather.
• Candidates must meet audition requirements and have the ability to meet movement and animation skill evaluations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
• Cross training expected in one of the following roles:
  • Recreation - Cast Members rotate through various roles, including Lifeguard, Children's Activities, and Recreation Rentals.

Company Overview

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Compensation Details

 The starting rate for this role in South Carolina is $20.00 per hour.