Remote Tourism Experience Designer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Remote Tourism Experience Designer to craft unique travel packages for clients in Randburg and beyond. The role blends remote work with on-site meetings, focusing on SA destinations, cultural immersion, and guest satisfaction.

You'll research destinations, negotiate with suppliers, and manage tour logistics, delivering memorable journeys and excellent client experiences in a collaborative hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Proven tourism or experience design background, with a portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of South Africa destinations and attractions.
• Strong research, creative thinking, and problem-solving.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficient in travel booking systems and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design unique tourism experiences and itineraries tailored to client specs.
• Research destinations, attractions, and accommodations to curate offerings.
• Collaborate with local suppliers to negotiate rates and ensure service quality.
• Create proposals and presentations for potential clients.
• Manage logistics and operations of booked tours.
• Gather client feedback to improve offerings.

Skills

Tourism experience

Creativity

Research skills

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

Tools

Travel booking systems

Presentation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and resourceful Remote Tourism Experience Designer to craft unique travel packages and experiences for clients in the Randburg area and beyond. This hybrid role combines remote work flexibility with occasional on-site requirements for client meetings or site inspections. You will be instrumental in developing innovative itineraries that highlight the best of what South Africa has to offer, focusing on unique activities, cultural immersion, and exceptional guest satisfaction. This position is ideal for a visionary individual with a deep understanding of the tourism landscape and a talent for designing memorable journeys, working within a collaborative hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop unique, high-quality tourism experiences and itineraries tailored to client specifications.
• Conduct research on destinations, attractions, accommodations, and activities to curate exceptional offerings.
• Collaborate with local suppliers and partners to negotiate rates and ensure service quality.
• Create compelling proposals and presentations for potential clients, showcasing designed experiences.
• Manage the logistics and operational details of booked tours and experiences.
• Gather client feedback post-trip to continuously improve and innovate offerings.

Requirements

• Proven experience in tourism, travel planning, or experience design, preferably with a portfolio of designed tours.
• In-depth knowledge of South African destinations and tourism attractions.
• Excellent research, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities with suppliers.
• Proficiency in travel booking systems and presentation software.
• Ability to work effectively both independently in a remote setting and collaboratively on-site.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of remote and office-based work.
• Opportunity to travel and scout new destinations and experiences.
• Professional development opportunities in the dynamic tourism sector.
• A creative and supportive work environment.