Travel Design Intern

Design journeys. Curate experiences. Define what luxury travel feels like. Vara5 is shaping the future of luxury travel through a union of intelligent technology, sharp strategic thinking, and world class industry expertise. We are building India’s first integrated luxury travel ecosystem for the global Indian, where AI powered systems, refined curation, and seamless design come together to elevate every stage of the travel journey.Our platform brings together high touch advisory, advanced trip planning tools, and deep category strength across hotels, cruises, aviation, and destination specialists. Behind the scenes, a strong product and engineering backbone powers the workflows, partnerships, and experiences that define our brand.Job SummaryThe Travel Design Intern will work closely with the Travel Design team to support the planning, coordination, and execution of luxury travel experiences. This is a high-ownership, hands-on role designed for individuals who are eager to learn the craft of luxury travel design while operating at the highest standards of service, detail, and communication.You will assist across itinerary creation, vendor coordination, research, and internal systems, while developing a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver seamless, world-class journeys.This role is ideal for someone who is sharp, polished, detail-oriented, and excited about the intersection of travel, luxury, and technology in an AI-first environment.Roles & Responsibilities:Travel Planning & ResearchSupport the team in researching destinations, luxury hotels, and curated experiences.Assist in building detailed itinerary drafts and client-facing proposals with high attention to quality and presentation.Stay updated on global travel trends, luxury brands, and emerging destinations.Booking & CoordinationCoordinate with internal teams and external partners (hotels, DMCs, transport providers) for availability checks and booking support.Track confirmations, pending requests, and follow-ups to ensure timely closure.Assist in managing documentation related to bookings and client requirements.Systems & ToolsWork across CRMs, itinerary builders, and internal tools with strong process discipline.Maintain clean, accurate, and structured data across all workflows.Identify inefficiencies and proactively suggest improvements.Skills & QualificationsStrong academic background from a top-tier institution or relevant exposure to hospitality, travel, or luxury services.High learning agility and ability to quickly grasp new systems and workflows.Strong written and verbal communication with clarity and structure.Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce polished outputs.Comfort with technology; interest in AI-driven systems is a strong plus.Prior internship or hands-on experience in hospitality/travel is advantageous, but not mandatory.Personal AttributesHigh ownership mindset with a bias for action.Fast, structured thinker with strong execution ability.Resourceful and proactive in solving problems without constant guidance.Polished communicator with the ability to grow into client-facing roles.Deep curiosity for travel, luxury, and global culture.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.Why Vara5?We are not just building a company, we are building a movement in modern luxury travel powered by design, intelligence, and obsessive attention to detail.Earn what your worth - we offer a competitive stipend that reflects both your craft and your contribution.Work directly with senior travel designers and curators on high-value global itineraries.Gain exposure to the inner workings of the luxury travel ecosystem.Operate in an AI-first environment shaping the future of travel design.Learn fast through real responsibility, not shadowing.Unlock full-time opportunities - high-performing interns will be considered for core team roles as we growWork in an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and built for growth - where innovation is encouraged and your ideas genuinely shape outcomes. From thoughtfully prepared in-office meals to keep you focused, to coffee, snacks, and comfortable breakout spaces designed for recharge, it’s a workplace crafted to help you do your best work every day.So, if you want to do the best work of your life and have the best time doing it, apply now!

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