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Original X Productions

Produces and tours immersive IP-based experiences.

VIP Guest Experience Team Member

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
$19 - $19.50/hr
Entry
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & Hospitality

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be able to remain standing and stationary for more than 75% of the time.
  • Must be able to work a minimum of three shifts, including at least one weekend day.
  • Must be able to move about inside the exhibit space, including while leading tours.
  • Must regularly operate audio and video equipment.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally with varied audiences and facilitate internal and external group discussions.
  • Must be able to work a variable schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous guest-facing experience is preferred.
  • Previous customer service and/or cash-handling experience is preferred.
  • Experience using a ticketing system is preferred.
  • Previous public speaking experience is preferred.
  • Experience in tour guiding, concierge, VIP services, events, or another premium service environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Greet and welcome guests, provide directions, and engage in friendly conversation.
  • Provide guests with a memorable experience through a positive and hospitable attitude.
  • Assist guests in queueing for their time-based experience.
  • Sell tickets to guests in the standby line.
  • Scan tickets and handle technical difficulties.
  • Staff photo locations and assist guests with taking photos.
  • Direct guests through the exhibit and maintain traffic flow and line control.
  • Share exhibit facts and trivia with guests and answer questions about the experience.
  • Handle payments quickly and accurately.
  • Maintain health, safety, and cleanliness standards by sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
  • Ensure guests adhere to on-site policies and protocols.
  • Host VIP ticket holders from arrival to departure, anticipate their needs, and provide a personalized experience.
  • Lead or assist with guided VIP tours using storytelling and exhibit knowledge.
  • Work with the VIP Guest Lead to prepare for upcoming visits by reviewing bookings, guest details, and special requests.
  • Set up and serve VIP amenities, including food and beverage items, retail totes, mugs, frames, and other program materials.
  • Follow VIP service standards and procedures.
  • Coordinate with ticketing, café, photo operations, and retail teams to ensure smooth VIP visits.
  • Resolve VIP guest concerns and escalate them to the VIP Guest Lead or management when needed.
  • Share VIP guest feedback with the VIP Guest Lead and management.
  • Welcome VIP guests and escort them to reserved tables.
  • Prepare VIP seating areas before guest arrival, including placing reserved signage and ensuring tables are clean, organized, and presentation-ready.
  • Check in with VIP guests to meet their food and beverage needs and provide attentive service.
  • Keep the Café VIP area clean by clearing used dishes, glassware, and other items from tables.
  • Assist with light dishwashing and organize dishes, utensils, and service items.
  • Reset and prepare tables between guest visits.
  • Collaborate with Café and Guest Experience teams to provide seamless service.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines while maintaining cleanliness, hospitality, and professionalism.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily operations and guest satisfaction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous guest-facing experience.
  • Previous customer service and/or cash-handling experience.
  • Experience using a ticketing system.
  • Previous public speaking experience.
  • Experience in tour guiding, concierge, VIP services, events, or another premium service environment.

About the company

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Original X Productions

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Original X Productions creates and runs immersive, location-based experiences built around popular IPs. It licenses intellectual properties, designs stories, builds sets and interactive elements, and stages touring or permanent attractions that fans visit and pay for with tickets and merchandise. The company distinguishes itself through partnerships with major brands, high‑quality production, and narrative‑driven environments that travel to multiple cities. Its goal is to turn beloved franchises into physical, shareable experiences that deepen fan connections while generating revenue from tickets and merchandise.

Company Size

51-200

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What believers are saying

  • Brisbane opened The FRIENDS Experience in April 2026, expanding OGX's Asia-Pacific footprint.
  • Singapore launched March 7, 2026, proving demand beyond North America and Europe.
  • Hershey partnership diversifies OGX beyond sitcom nostalgia into new original location-based entertainment.

What critics are saying

  • Warner Bros. Discovery controls FRIENDS renewals, squeezing OGX at 2026-2027 contract negotiations.
  • Touring attractions depend on venue bookings; weak mall traffic crushes Brisbane and Singapore margins.
  • If licensors internalize live experiences, OGX loses inventory and becomes a replaceable operator.

What makes Original X Productions unique

  • OGX turns licensed fandoms into touring ticketed attractions across eight countries.
  • The FRIENDS Experience reached 25 locations by March 2026 and built permanent sites.
  • OGX combines set recreation, merchandise, and partnerships with Warner Bros. and NBCUniversal.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Sick Leave

Company News

Fever
Mar 24th, 2026
The FRIENDS(TM) Experience: The One in Brisbane opens this april.

The FRIENDS(TM) Experience: The One in Brisbane opens this april. Brisbane, March 2026 - Could we BE any more excited? Original X Productions, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Fever, announced today that the popular immersive attraction, The FRIENDS(TM) Experience, is coming to Brisbane! The upcoming opening at Uptown Queen Street Mall marks the first time this globally beloved experience comes to the Sunshine State. FRIENDS(TM) fans will be brought one step closer to their favourite characters as they take a look at the making of the show, replica costumes and props, and recreate some of the most iconic moments from the globally loved television series. The unique interactive experience was created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions, and Warner Bros. Television Group. Following its successful run in over 30 locations across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, including flagship locations in New York and Las Vegas, The FRIENDS(TM) Experience: The One in Brisbane will bring a new wave of nostalgia and joy to Aussie fans.