Animator

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences seeks a Character Animator to perform as an animated mascot for guests across parks and events. You will engage audiences through movement, storytelling and showmanship, both solo and in ensembles, while maintaining costume care and show readiness.

Role includes rehearsals, private appearances, and community engagements. You should bring professional stage experience, strong English communication, and the ability to learn choreography, with a proactive, team-oriented attitude

Qualifications

• Previous professional stage/performance experience is required.
• Proficiency in English and ability to speak in front of groups.
• Ability to learn and execute choreography.
• Physical aptitude to move in full body costume.
• Works well in a team and maintains a positive attitude.
• Experience in Theme Park entertainment and animated mascot costumes.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a Character Animator in meet and greets and shows.
• Maintains high quality of performance on stage and with crowds.
• Comfortable performing solo or in groups, on stages of various sizes.
• Participates in rehearsals, warm-ups, and maintains costumes and props.
• Supports safety, dress code, and conduct expectations per Miral guidelines.

Skills

Professional stage/performance

English proficiency

Choreography execution

Public speaking

Teamwork

Ability to learn multiple roles

Physical fitness

Experience with animated mascot / park

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent

Professional training in Arts/theatre/dance

Job description

The Animator provides high quality entertainment through interacting as an Animated Character Performer for guests visiting Miral Experiences’ parks and properties. Their primary role is acting focused through movement, storytelling and connection with guests; with their secondary role being a Character Attendant for both shows and meet and greets. If required, this could be across multiple parks, properties or events. The Animator positively contributes to the Entertainment program through special events, private appearances, community engagement and VIP experiences both on and off property, as per business needs. They contribute their knowledge and expertise during the rehearsal process, and are self-motivated and driven to consistently perform confidently, proudly, and safely.

ROLE SCOPE

Performance

• Performs as a Character Animator in both meet and greets and shows
• Maintains high quality of performance in all shows/sets performed
• Comfortable performing both solo and in groups
• Comfortable performing on stages of all scales including moving parts
• Showcases and maintains consistent performance as per their character training and show rehearsals
• Prioritizes and maintains personal health and fitness standards

HSE

• Plans and executes personal warm-ups to ensure readiness for performances and safety standards are met
• Reports illness or injury to leadership team immediately, following HSE procedures at all times

Entertainment Operations

• Performs all shows/sets as per schedule defined by leadership
• Works as a Character Attendant; operationally handling the set and crowd control
• Attends all mandatory meetings and training required by Miral
• Assures call-times are observed and is backstage ready for performance at scheduled standby time, prior to show/set start.
• Takes part in warm-up sessions, rehearsals and cleaning sessions as required
• Takes proper and professional care of all costume pieces, shoes, undergarments and props and does not engage in any activities that may harm or damage the costumes, props or uniforms
• Reports any damaged costumes or props to the leadership team immediately
• Follows all company policies and procedures, including dress code, social media and behavior expectations in line with Miral’s code of conduct
• Observes the company’s behavioral competencies when interacting with others
• Adheres to company guidelines when using any facilities, including but not limited to rides, restaurants, retail shops, entrances and exits and smoking areas
• Participates in job performance evaluations, to be given by leadership as defined by Miral
• Understands that this position includes, but is not limited to, the aforementioned and that the Animator is to work as directed across all Miral parks, properties and events, when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher secondary or equivalent
• Previous professional stage/performance experience
• Physical aptitude: strength to move when wearing full body costume character
• Ability to learn and execute choreography
• Proficiency in English and ability to speak in front of groups
• Capability to maintain positive attitude under a variety of circumstances
• Works well in a team environment
• Eager to learn new skills and multiple roles
• Professional training in Arts/theatre/dance
• 2 years of professional stage/performance experience
• Theme Park entertainment experience
• Experience performing in Animated Mascot costumes