LEGOLAND Costume Character

We are LEGOLAND California Resort - the place where FUN is built and memories are made. Across our Resort we have two fantastic LEGO themed Hotels, a Water Park, a SEA LIFE Aquarium, more than 60 rides and attractions, 20 food and beverage locations, and 14 retail stores – the opportunities here are endless!

We're now looking for a LEGOLAND Costume Character to join the team.

Scope and Responsibilities:

1. Provides entertainment, amusement, and interactive activities for guests at LEGOLAND California by taking every opportunity to interact with guests throughout the park. Exceeds guest service expectation.

2. Represents LEGOLAND California in the best manner possible by maintaining the integrity and artistic value of all presentations when performing in the park and on special events.

3. Performs in a full body costume for upwards of 40 minutes at a time. Performance includes stationary meet & greets and/or dancing.

4. Acts as a costume character escort, becoming the eyes, ears and voice of the character and building the relationship between character and guest.

5. Communicates with the Entertainment and Events Departments regarding the maintenance, care, and storage of all costumes.

6. Informs Lead or Supervisor of any problems, concerns or delays that may occur.

7. Follows all park, departmental, and facility procedures.

8. Cooperates with all Entertainment and park Model Citizens.

9. Learns and performs other roles and duties as required.

Background and Experience:

Previous Costume Character experience is preferred.

Experience in customer service field is required.

Ability to move in and withstand wearing hot and heavy costume for up to 40 minutes at a time is necessary.

Demonstrated enthusiasm and creativity.

Requires the ability to skilfully and effectively communicate solely through action.

Timeliness, thoroughness and the ability to adapt to situational changes is required.

Dance and/or movement training is preferred.

Due to scale demands of costume, applicant size must fit the dimensions of the costume, including being between 5’ 3” and 5’ 6” in height.

Education:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Other Requirements:

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to support park and event operations.

Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Must be willing to travel periodically throughout Southern California for special events.

Various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces must be tolerated.

Compensation:
Compensation for the opportunity is $16.50
*Compensation Rates are dependent upon skills and experiences related to the opportunity*

** Please consider whether you'll be able to travel to and from the Resort. Some shifts may fall into unsociable hours.**

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.