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Character Performer- Part Time, Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 · US

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About the role

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: 5’1” - 5’4 or 5'5 to 5'8.5 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 $21.10 per hour
  • 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 Children's Activities, and Recreation Rentals.
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.
Full availability for any shift, three (3) days per week (Sunday, Wednesday and Friday), including nights, weekends and holidays.

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.
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
The starting rate for this role in South Carolina is $21.10 per hour.

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This position is with The Walt Disney Company, which is part of a business we call Disney Vacation Club.

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