Mascot Character Animator - Live Shows

Miral; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences is seeking a Character Animator for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi who can perform in meet and greet events and live shows. The role demands high performance quality, comfort with solo and group acts, and adaptability to stages of all sizes, including moving parts.

You will follow character training, rehearsals, and health standards, while maintaining costume care and professional conduct. The position involves shifts as scheduled and participation in warm-up and training sessions.

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.
• Experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Public speaking

Teamwork

Choreography learning

Physical stamina

Education

Higher secondary

Arts/theatre/dance training

2 years stage/performance experience

Job description

Miral Experiences is seeking a Character Animator for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi who can perform in meet and greet events and live shows. The role demands high performance quality, comfort with solo and group acts, and adaptability to stages of all sizes, including moving parts.

You will follow character training, rehearsals, and health standards, while maintaining costume care and professional conduct. The position involves shifts as scheduled and participation in warm-up and training sessions.