Remote Luxury Travel Designer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Access to exclusive rates

Global luxury supplier network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly imaginative Luxury Travel Designer to create bespoke itineraries for a discerning, global clientele from a fully remote setup. You will craft exclusive experiences, manage complex logistics, and deliver flawless service across pre-, during- and post-travel stages.

With 5+ years in luxury travel design and a deep knowledge of destinations, you will build strong relationships with luxury suppliers and continuously develop unique travel products for an elite

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in luxury travel design or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of global luxury destinations and experiences.
• Proven ability to create highly personalized itineraries.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design highly customized luxury itineraries based on client preferences and budgets.
• Research exclusive accommodations, transport, activities, and dining worldwide.
• Build relationships with luxury travel suppliers globally.
• Manage all logistical aspects and client timelines.
• Provide pre-, during-, and post-travel support to clients.
• Develop new travel products and experiences.

Skills

Luxury travel design

Client relations

Negotiation

CRM systems

Remote work

English fluency

Tools

CRM software

Travel booking systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a curator of bespoke luxury travel experiences, is seeking an imaginative and detail-oriented Remote Luxury Travel Designer. This position is fully remote, allowing you to craft extraordinary journeys for discerning clients from anywhere in the world. You will be responsible for designing personalized itineraries that showcase exclusive accommodations, unique cultural experiences, and seamless logistics. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of luxury travel markets, a passion for exploration, and exceptional client relationship management skills. This is an opportunity to shape unforgettable travel adventures while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. The role is contract-based, catering to experienced independent professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design highly customized, luxury travel itineraries based on individual client preferences, budgets, and interests.
• Research and select exclusive accommodations, transportation, activities, and dining experiences worldwide.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a network of global luxury travel suppliers, including hotels, tour operators, and local guides.
• Manage all logistical aspects of travel arrangements, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to client timelines.
• Provide exceptional pre-travel, during-travel, and post-travel support to clients.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, destinations, and luxury travel innovations.
• Prepare detailed proposals and present them compellingly to clients.
• Manage booking processes and ensure all payments and confirmations are handled accurately.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise during client travel.
• Contribute to the development of new and unique travel products and experiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in luxury travel design, bespoke itinerary planning, or luxury tour operations.
• Extensive knowledge of global luxury destinations, accommodations, and experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to create highly personalized and complex travel itineraries.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Strong negotiation skills with travel suppliers.
• Proficiency in travel booking systems and CRM software.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• A passion for travel and a keen eye for detail.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to manage client expectations and handle challenging situations with grace.

Benefits

• Highly competitive contract rate (up to R annually, depending on experience and volume).
• Complete flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to design dream vacations for a discerning clientele.
• Access to exclusive travel industry rates and familiarization trips.
• Work with a highly respected brand in the luxury travel sector.
• Be part of a collaborative network of remote travel professionals.