Character Performer- Part Time, Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1312849BR Location Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States Business Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort Date posted Oct. 06, 2025Job Summary:
Disney Character Performers: 5’1” - 5’4” and 5’5” - 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 $20.00 per hour.
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.
- Front Desk/ Luggage Assistance - Front Desk Cast Members help bring those dreams to life by creating special memories and a home-away-from-home experience for each of our guests every day.
- Food & Beverage - Cast Members are focused on creating a magical and enjoyable dining experience at our indoor dining locations by taking orders, cash handling, food preparation, stocking condiments, and keeping the work location clean.
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 (Saturday is required), including nights, weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual preferred
- Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred
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
About Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort:
Disney Vacation Club is a leader in vacation ownership and provides families the flexibility to personalize their vacation experiences as their vacation interests change over time. Disney Vacation Club cast members help bring touches of Disney magic to members and guests who stay at any one of 14 Disney Vacation Club destinations, including Walt Disney World Resort; Disneyland Resort; Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Vero Beach, Florida.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Vacation Club Management, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort.
Disney Vacation Club Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.