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stewleonards

Costume Character

Clifton, NJ

$17 - $18/hr

Costume Character Part Time Hourly - $17.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Position Description: The Costume Character provides ...

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Costume Character

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$15.15/hr

What you'll bring to the team Costume Character - Legoland Discovery Center Arizona Due to costume specifications, applicants should be between 4'10" and 5'5" tall. Got the magic to create ...

LEGOLAND Parks

Costume Character

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$15.15/hr

What you'll bring to the team Costume Character - Legoland Discovery Center Arizona Due to costume specifications, applicants should be between 4'10" and 5'5" tall. Got the magic to create ...

stewleonards

Costume Character

Danbury, CT

$17.25 - $20/hr

Costume Character Part Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $17.25/hr to $20.00/hr depending on qualifications and experience Stew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969 ...

stewleonards

Costume Character

Danbury, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $20/hr

Costume Character Part Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $17.25/hr to $20.00/hr depending on qualifications and experience Stew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969 ...

Stew Leonard's

Costume Character

Clifton, NJ · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Costume Character Part Time Hourly - $17.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Position Description: The Costume Character provides ...

Stew Leonard's

Costume Character

Danbury, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $20/hr

Costume Character Part Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $17.25/hr to $20.00/hr depending on qualifications and experience Stew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969 ...

LEGOLAND

Costume Character

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$15.15/hr

What you'll bring to the team Costume Character - Legoland Discovery Center Arizona Due to costume specifications, applicants should be between 4'10" and 5'5" tall. ✨ Got the magic to create ...

Merlin Entertainments

Costume Character

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$15.15/hr

Costume Character - Legoland Discovery Center Arizona Due to costume specifications, applicants should be between 4'10" and 5'5" tall. Got the magic to create unforgettable, joy-filled moments? Want ...

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Costume Character

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$15.15/hr

What you'll bring to the team Costume Character - Legoland Discovery Center Arizona Due to costume specifications, applicants should be between 4'10" and 5'5" tall. Got the magic to create ...

Stew Leonard's

Costume Character

Clifton, NJ · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Costume Character Part Time Hourly - $17.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Position Description: The Costume Character provides ...

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How much do character costume jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for character costume in the United States is $19.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a character costume?

Character costume jobs involve wearing and performing in costumes that represent specific characters, such as mascots, cartoon figures, or themed entertainers. These roles are common in theme parks, special events, parades, and promotional activities. Individuals in these jobs are responsible for bringing characters to life through movement, gestures, and sometimes interacting with the public, all while maintaining the character's persona. The work can be physically demanding due to the weight and heat of the costumes, but it is also rewarding for those who enjoy entertaining and engaging with audiences.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a character costume performer?

To thrive as a Character Costume Performer, you need strong physical stamina, body coordination, and the ability to communicate nonverbally, typically supported by experience in performing arts or entertainment. Familiarity with costume maintenance, basic crowd management, and sometimes first aid certification are commonly required. Enthusiasm, reliability, and excellent interpersonal skills help create memorable guest interactions and maintain a positive atmosphere. These skills ensure high-quality performances, guest satisfaction, and safety in often demanding environments.

What are common challenges faced by character costume performers, and how can they be managed?

Character Costume performers often encounter challenges such as limited visibility, heat, and restricted mobility while in costume. To manage these, performers are typically trained in safe movement techniques and communication methods, like using hand signals with handlers. Frequent breaks, proper hydration, and teamwork with support staff are essential to ensure safety and maintain performance quality. Adaptability and stamina are important for handling high-energy environments, especially in theme parks or during events.

What is the difference between Character Costume vs Costume Designer?

AspectCharacter CostumeCostume Designer
Required CredentialsMay require sewing skills, costume construction, or design experienceFormal education in fashion, costume design, or related fields often preferred
Work EnvironmentEvents, theme parks, theaters, cosplay conventionsFilm, television, theater, fashion industry
Employer & Industry UsageCostume rental shops, entertainment venues, cosplay eventsProduction companies, costume houses, fashion houses
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on wearing or creating costumes for charactersDesigning costumes for productions or clients

While both roles involve costumes, a Character Costume typically refers to wearing or assembling costumes for specific characters in events or entertainment. A Costume Designer, however, designs and creates costumes for productions, requiring formal training and a broader design skill set.

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Infographic showing various Character Costume job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,680 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Costume Character

stewleonards

Clifton, NJ

$17 - $18/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Stew Leonard's rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description

Costume Character

Part Time Hourly – $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

depending on qualifications and experience 

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

The Costume Character provides entertainment to customers and their children while they shop.

 

Your day-to-day:

  • Wear the required costume and walk the store floor greeting children and customers
  • Provide high fives and photo opportunities, at the request of the child(ren)
  • Be aware of reaction of child(ren)
  • Attend each scheduled birthday party
  • Attend special events, as required (Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Egg Hunt, Christmas Tree lighting, etc.)
  • Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
  • Other duties, as assigned

 

Qualifications:

  • Entry level position; no prior experience required
  • Great customer service
  • Good oral communication

 

What you bring to the team:

  • Great work ethic
  • Problem solver
  • Self-motivator
  • Flexible
  • Honest

 

Working Conditions:

  • Requires prolonged wearing of costume; 2 hours at a time and can be excessively warm.

 

Satisfy:

  • Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:

  • Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

  • Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in

Why you’ll love working here!

 

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time off, sick time off, annual performance review, commuter assistance. profit sharing!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

 Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our Team Members Sunday premium pay, Holiday pay,

Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.  

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

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