--- title: 'Temporary Experience Performer / Actor – Holiday Pop-Up at Squishable' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/temporary-experience-performer-actor-holiday-pop-up-squishable-bloomington-z2jnqvrpqta1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-27' --- # Temporary Experience Performer / Actor – Holiday Pop-Up at Squishable - **Company:** Squishable - **Location:** Bloomington, MN - **Posted:** 2026-09-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/squishable/jobs/4738767005 ## Job 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 loft in NYC's Flatiron District 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. [Read our CCPA disclosure notice.](https://squishable.com/pages/privacy-notice) ## About Squishable ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Squishable designs and sells giant, round, fuzzy stuffed animals (plush toys) through a fan-driven design process, blending technology and toy making. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding not publicly available) - **Headquarters**: New York City (Soho), New York, USA (with additional offices in Washington, DC) - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: Zoe Fraade‑Blanar (Co‑Founder & CCO) and others (names not fully disclosed) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Toy manufacturing / Consumer goods; the company describes itself as “a technology company with a toy habit.” - **Target Customers**: B2C (collectors, fans, gift‑givers) and B2B (wholesale to retailers, corporate partners) - **Mission**: To make the world a cuter place and to empower fans to shape the products they love. ## Products & Services - **[Squishable Plush Toys]**: The core product line – large, round, soft stuffed animals in categories such as food, animals, mythological creatures, and original fan‑designed characters. Products are sold online and in retail stores. More than half of designs come from fan submissions via the “Project Open Squish” design contest. - **[Philanthropy Program]**: Monthly charity donations based on customer photo submissions, seasonal toy donations to children’s charities, and auctions of prototypes for charitable causes. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$9.3 million (source: aggregated business database data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; partners include children’s charities and the fan community. - **Growth Signals**: - Over 3 million Squishables released to date. - Active hiring for a Head of Visual Merchandising (hybrid, NYC). - Small but stable team (62 employees per LinkedIn; 103 per Built In – conflicting reports). - Employee headcount declined ~3% year‑over‑year (LinkedIn), but the company continues to invest in retail and design roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Fan‑Powered Design**: The “Project Open Squish” contest and constant community feedback ensure products resonate directly with buyers, creating strong brand loyalty and a built‑in marketing channel. - **Unique Aesthetic**: The distinct “squishy” look (giant, round, fuzzy) differentiates the brand from traditional plush toys. - **Community‑First Culture**: Active social media engagement, charity initiatives, and a dedicated fan base (over 3,700 LinkedIn followers) provide recurring organic promotion. ## Strategic Focus - **Retail Expansion**: Hiring a senior visual merchandising leader to elevate in‑store experiences and grow the physical retail footprint. - **Design & Innovation**: Continuing to crowdsource new designs and expand into new categories (food, mythical creatures, etc.). - **Philanthropy & Brand Purpose**: Deepening charitable partnerships to reinforce brand identity and customer loyalty. - **Operational Stability**: Maintaining a lean team while investing in e‑commerce (Shopify, Netsuite, etc.) and digital marketing. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Small but mighty” team of creatives, dreamers, and highly skilled individuals; described as friendly, passionate, and welcoming of big ideas. Karaoke nights and a strong sense of camaraderie. - **Work Model**: Hybrid – some roles are based in physical offices (NYC and Washington, DC) with flexibility; many positions require on‑site presence. The new Visual Merchandising role is explicitly hybrid. - **Benefits** (from company pages): - Great healthcare (medical, dental, vision), FSA, disability & life insurance - 401(k) with employer match - 100% paid parental leave for all new parents - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Generous PTO and paid holidays - Employee discounts (and “all the plush you can hug”) - Investment in training, education, and career development - **Engineering / Tech**: The company builds its own websites, tools, and internal systems; tech stack includes Shopify, Stripe, Netsuite, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Suite, and more. ## Sources 1. [Squishable Official About Page](https://squishable.com/pages/about-us) 2. [Squishable Hire Me / Careers Page](https://squishable.com/pages/hire-me) 3. [Squishable LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/squishable) 4. [Squishable on Built In (company profile)](https://builtin.com/company/squishable) 5. 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