Experience Performer

FAO Schwarz • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking charismatic performers to portray original luxury atelier characters inside an immersive retail experience at the world-famous FAO Schwarz. This is an interactive, guest-facing performance role where actors remain in character while guiding families and guests through a personalized handbag design experience. Performers improvise with guests, tell stories, celebrate creativity, and create magical moments throughout each interaction. Unlike traditional stage performance, this role requires balancing theatrical performance, hospitality, improv, and product expertise. The Experience Each guest becomes the designer of their own handbag. Performers guide them through selecting materials, accessories, and embellishments before assembling their creation and presenting it during a celebratory finale. Every performance is unique because every guest becomes part of the story.

Requirements

• Interactive theatre experience
• Children's theatre experience
• Theme park experience
• Character performance experience
• Immersive entertainment experience
• Cruise entertainment experience
• Hospitality performance experience
• Comedy or improv experience
• Strong improvisational ability
• Excellent people skills
• Warm, energetic personalities
• Confident vocal presence
• Ability to create emotional connections quickly
• Comfortable engaging guests of all ages

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience is welcome but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform as an original atelier character throughout each guest interaction.
• Improvise naturally with children and adults.
• Create joyful, memorable moments through storytelling and conversation.
• Guide guests through creative design decisions.
• Assemble customized handbags with precision.
• Maintain character while adapting to guest personalities and pacing.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and premium guest service.
• Use established selling techniques to generate strong sales in the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed