Costumed Mascot Performer

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Chicago, IL
Entry level
Retail
The Role
The Costumed Mascot Performer will engage with guests during Character Meet and Greets at CAMP. Responsibilities include animating the mascot in costume, communicating through body language, using gestures, and ensuring a friendly demeanor. The role also involves careful handling of the mascot costume and maintaining safety protocols during interactions with guests.
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About the Company

CAMP is a Family Experience Company that helps answer the question “What should we do today?” through a unique combination of Retail & Media. Launched in December of 2018, CAMP operates seven retail locations in New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Georgia, Illinois, Washington DC and California, and serves families everywhere via its digital platforms.

What is the Role?   

This is a Temporary/Contracted Role from 3/22/2025 - 3/31/2025

We are looking for a Costumed Mascot Performer to perform in the upcoming Character Meet and Greets at CAMP in Chicago.

Pay Rate:  $20.00 hourly

Role Requirements:

  • MUST BE ABLE TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAYS/SHIFTS:
    • Saturday 3/22/2025
    • Sunday 3/23/2025
    • Thursday 3/27/2025
    • Friday 3/28/2025
    • Saturday 3/29/2025
    • Sunday 3/30/2025
    • Monday 3/31/2025
  • Must be between 5’3” and 5’6” a size XS-M and a size B/ small bust
  • Actors should have similar body type as the characters on the show; lean, athletic, dancer-type body (long torso, long legs and arms)
  • This is fully costumed, including a bodysuit to be worn underneath the costume and a full headpiece
  • The Mascot costume is full body and head - wearing the costume is an essential function of the position 
  • Must be skilled at movement and dance
  • Some other things to be aware of:
    • Mascots must never speak in costume, but rather communicate with the public through body language, gestures and the support of the Mascot Handler.
    • Mascots must never stand still and keep up the animation at all times to make magic happen!
    • Applying force to the mascot costume may damage it - must handle with care during use.
    • Mascots must always be aware of their surroundings with the support of the Mascot Handler and with the safety of guests and team as the top priority.
    • Must wear undergarments that ensure there are no underwear or bra lines showing through the costume
    • Mascots must never sign autographs
    • No eating, drinking, smoking in costume 
    • Characters should not gesture toward products or be photographed next to anyone holding products (other than products of the same IP) including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes  
    • Characters must always be nice and acting in a friendly and funny way with adults as well as children 
    • Characters must never hold young children or infants (unless adequately insured)
    • Mascots must always remain aware of their size and should be ready to kneel down if kids seem frightened 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • You are authorized to work lawfully in the United States
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
200 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

CAMP is a Family Experience Company that creates playful and meaningful moments for families everywhere. Headquartered in NY and launched in December of 2018, CAMP operates six retail locations in New York, Texas, and Connecticut and serves families everywhere via its digital platforms.

Camp is powered by people. With radical pay transparency and continuous training, we are building the best place to work in retail.

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