Santa Claus - Professional Costume Character

Key Responsibilities

• Create positive experiences for children and families.
• Assist with photography sessions, poses, props, and customer engagement.
• Maintain character integrity and professional appearance at all times.
• Follow safety, customer interaction, and company guidelines.
• Support events, promotions, setup/teardown, and seasonal activities.
• Care for costumes, props, and company assets.
• Communicate customer concerns or safety issues to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Own a professional-quality Santa costume that meets company standards.
• A natural, real beard is required.
• Previous customer service, hospitality, childcare, retail, entertainment, or event experience is preferred.
• Experience working with children and families is preferred.

Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, professional, and dependable.
• Able to engage positively with children and families.
• Team-oriented with good judgment.
• Able to maintain character throughout performances.

Working Conditions

• Wear a costume for extended periods.
• Stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout shifts.
• Work in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Minimal local travel.

Pay

Hourly Payrate: $50.00

Benefits

This is a seasonal position with ongoing hiring until roles are filled.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people.

We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications.

Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.