Temporary Experience Performer / Actor – Holiday Pop-Up
Squishable.com, Inc.
$20 - $22 / hour
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Description
Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop-culture fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say “awww.” Our offices are in a sunny SoHo loft in NYC and in downtown Washington, DC.
Calling all actors, performers, improv lovers, and big personalities!
This holiday season, Squishable is bringing a playful new pop-up experience to Mall of America — and we’re looking for energetic performers to help bring it to life.
Our immersive Plush Parlor experience will transport guests into a colorful, whimsical world inspired by the fun and personality of Squishable. As a Temporary Experience Performer, you’ll become part of that world, interacting with guests, playing a character, creating memorable moments, and helping make every visit feel like an experience rather than just a trip to the store.
What You'll Do
- Perform an assigned character or role within our Plush Parlor experience
- Greet and interact with guests while staying in character
- Use improvisation and storytelling to create fun, personalized interactions
- Help guide guests through different parts of the experience
- Encourage participation, laughter, photos, and memorable moments
- Learn and perform provided character backgrounds, talking points, and experience elements
- Adapt your performance based on the guests you're interacting with — from young children to adults
- Work closely with the retail and experience teams to keep the space energetic, welcoming, and running smoothly
- Support light guest-service and experience-related tasks as needed
Who We're Looking For
You don't need a long professional acting resume — we're looking for people who can commit to a character, think on their feet, and genuinely enjoy entertaining people.
You may be a great fit if you have experience in theater, acting, improv, children's entertainment, theme parks, immersive experiences, live events, or other performance-based work.
Most importantly, you should be:
- Energetic, expressive, and comfortable performing in front of others
- Confident improvising and interacting with guests one-on-one
- Comfortable engaging with children and families
- Able to stay in character while adapting to unexpected interactions
- Reliable and comfortable working in a busy, high-energy environment
- Available for a flexible seasonal schedule, including weekends, evenings, and peak holiday dates
The Details
Location: Mall of America – Bloomington, MN
Start Date: November 2026
Duration: Temporary seasonal position through the holiday season
Schedule: Part-time and/or full-time seasonal schedules may be available; weekend and holiday availability is required.
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
This is a temporary seasonal opportunity and is perfect for performers looking for a fun, interactive role during the holiday season.
If you're ready to put on a character, make people smile, and help us create a holiday experience guests will remember, we'd love to meet you.
To apply, please submit your resume and tell us a little about your performance, acting, improv, or entertainment experience.
Squishable.com, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Squishable.com, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and as otherwise required by applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Squishable for assistance.
Squishable.com, Inc. prohibits retaliation against any applicant or employee for exercising rights protected under applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
Squishable.com, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law, including applicable Fair Chance laws.
About this role
Squishable is launching an immersive pop-up experience at Mall of America this holiday season, and they're hiring performers to inhabit a whimsical Plush Parlor where guests step into the brand's colorful, playful world. You'll work in character, greeting visitors and creating personalized interactions that turn a retail visit into a memorable experience. The role calls for improvisation, storytelling, and the ability to engage everyone from young children to adults while keeping the energy high and welcoming.
You don't need a professional acting background—what matters is genuine comfort performing, quick thinking on your feet, and real enjoyment in entertaining people. Experience in theater, improv, theme parks, children's entertainment, or live events is a plus, but the core requirement is being energetic, expressive, and able to adapt your performance based on who you're talking to. You'll work closely with the retail and experience teams to keep things running smoothly, and you'll need flexibility around weekends, evenings, and peak holiday dates.
This is a part-time seasonal position running through the holiday season at $20–$22 per hour, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. It's a straightforward fit if you're looking for a fun, interactive gig that plays to your performance strengths during the busiest retail season.
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