TRAVEL DESIGNER
At PRIOR, we plan extraordinary experiences, journeys, and events for our global community of members who celebrate the diversity of the world. Working with our experts on the ground in destinations across the globe, our singular, immersive experiences showcase cultures, traditions, crafts, and natural environments, delivering rare travel moments.
The Travel Designer is a key role on the company’s Travel team; you will challenge standard marks of luxury, planning travel in a modern, sophisticated way. Our Travel Designers provide personalized planning and tailor itineraries according to our members’ preferences, unlocking access to coveted accommodations, dining experiences, events and more.
A day in the life of a PRIOR Travel Designer is dynamic and varied, encompassing everything from availability checks, and liaising with members to leading the creative conception of one-of-a-kind experiences, identifying undiscovered or underestimated destinations, and vetting new hotels and experiences.
As part of the PRIOR travel team, you will:
- Design logistical bespoke itineraries
- Build relationships with key suppliers and members and correspond directly with the PRIOR Operations team to check rates and availability, manage reservations, special requests, and member payments
- Finalize detailed itineraries, ensuring all documentation is presented in the PRIOR voice and style
- Manage the dissemination of member materials and departure packages
- Monitor and report on booking progress Issuing member invoices and tracking trip payments
Successful candidates will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years related experience in the travel industry
- A strong sense of curiosity and a desire to celebrate the diverse beauty of the world
- Travel experience and industry knowledge is essential
- Excellent organizational skills with a proven track record of balancing multiple assignments and changing priorities while completing all tasks on time and to a high standard
- Excellent attention to detail and an instinct for managing complex logistics
- Solutions-oriented, positive attitude, team player
- High level written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to speak multiple languages will be highly regarded
- Salesforce experience viewed favorably
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter letting us know a bit about you, including the following:
- In which destinations do you consider yourself well versed enough to organize an immersive trip?
- Do you speak other languages? If so, please specify.
- Which places would you happily spend a weekend, a week, a month, and a year and why?
- What is your favorite market in the world and why?
- What is the most memorable meal you’ve had while traveling?
- If you could live at any hotel, which would it be?
- What are your showoff spots in your hometown?
- Where are you planning to travel to next and why?
Please note, this position is located in the US (ideally EST - PST time zone)