Private Travel Designer

Private Travel DesignerLocation: Remote | Portland, OregonReports to: Co-FounderAPPLY HERE: https://modernadventure.bamboohr.com/careers/27Who We AreModern Adventure creates thoughtfully designed journeys for curious, well-traveled guests who value depth, joy, and enduring meaning. Our work is grounded in deep destination knowledge, long-standing global relationships, and a belief that exceptional travel comes from access, care, and craft.We are an award-winning experiential travel company operating across all seven continents through small-group journeys, bespoke private travel, and intimate retreats. Our guests come to us because they value insight, trust good judgment, and want experiences that are impossible to replicate through independent planning.Our one guest, one ecosystem approach ensures every guest experience, group or private, reflects a consistent Modern Adventure point of view. As a Certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral company, how we travel matters. Private travel is a core and growing priority for Modern Adventure. We have the infrastructure, global partnerships, and guest demand in place, and we’re investing in the right team structure to support it thoughtfully and sustainably.Private travel at Modern Adventure is relationship-driven and brand-held. This is not an affiliate, consortium-based, or independent advisor position. The Private Travel Designer is a fully integrated member of the Modern Adventure team collaborating closely across experiences, partnerships, marketing, and guest services.The RoleThe Private Travel Designer owns the end-to-end guest journey for Modern Adventure’s custom and private travel clients, from qualified inquiry through post-trip follow-up.This is a high-touch role requiring creative vision, operational rigor, and commercial fluency. You will design bespoke itineraries for individuals, families, and private groups, translating guest interests into seamless, deeply personal journeys that reflect Modern Adventure’s standards and point of view.You will have meaningful creative autonomy and full accountability for the quality, accuracy, and commercial performance of your trips. While supported by a Private Travel Associate and shared systems, this role owns design decisions, pricing strategy, supplier relationships, and final execution standards.Role structure and time commitment are flexible and will be defined in partnership with the right candidate.Core ResponsibilitiesGuest Experience & Relationship OwnershipLead client consultations and serve as the primary relationship owner for private travel guests.Translate guest goals, preferences, and constraints into thoughtful, well-balanced itineraries.Build trust through clear communication, discretion, and follow-through.Cultivate repeat and referral business through long-term relationship management.Represent Modern Adventure’s brand and standards with confidence and credibility.Trip Design & Commercial StewardshipDesign fully customized itineraries using Modern Adventure’s global partner network and design standards.Set pricing strategy and ensure all trips meet margin targets and commercial expectations.Own supplier negotiations, contracting, and financial accuracy end-to-end.Exercise judgment around trade-offs, complexity, and guest value.Deliver polished, brand-aligned itineraries and documentation.Operational Rigor & ExecutionMaintain oversight of all operational details from booking through travel completion.Partner effectively with the Private Travel team and Associate on documentation, timelines, and logistics.Ensure accuracy across CRM, contracts, invoicing, and guest materials.Anticipate, resolve, or escalate issues when they arise.Uphold Modern Adventure’s standards for quality, reliability, and guest care.What Success Looks LikeConsistent ability to move qualified leads from conversation to confirmed travelStrong, sustainable margins achieved through thoughtful pricing and supplier stewardshipFlawless execution: accurate documentation, on-time delivery, calm problem-solvingHigh guest satisfaction is reflected in repeat travel, referrals, and unsolicited feedbackClear contribution to the growth and maturity of the private travel businessWhat You BringNon-Negotiable7+ years designing luxury, private, or bespoke travelProven experience managing high-net-worth clients and complex, multi-country itinerariesStrong commercial fluency across pricing, margins, and supplier negotiationsEstablished relationships with top DMCs, hotels, and ground operatorsExperience selling and servicing $50K+ private tripsExceptional written and verbal communication skills—confident, warm, and preciseHighly organized, detail-driven, and comfortable operating independentlySound judgment, professionalism, and grace under pressureHighly ValuedDeep global destination knowledge informed by firsthand travelAdvanced proficiency with CRM and travel systems (Salesforce, Zendesk, Safari Portal, or similar)A refined sensibility for culture, food, design, and meaningful experiencesWhat We OfferCompensation & Benefits Competitive compensationTravel opportunitiesGrowth & CultureDirect collaboration with engaged founders and a supportive leadership teamIndustry show and travel-trade priority access to conferences worldwideFlexible remote work with optional Portland office accessA collaborative, values-driven team that values judgment, accountability, and careAPPLY HERE: https://modernadventure.bamboohr.com/careers/27We look forward to reviewing your application.