Academy Freelancer

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. Sign up as a FREELANCER today by applying to us on the link below.

2. We will then invite you to an interview first with us, and secondly by the relevant brand.

3. If you are successful, you will be required to take part in a number of brand trainings and upload your documents on your profile.  Once signed off, you will have access to our CRA+ HUB portal, where you can sign up to available assignments.

4. Choose your assignment, follow the processes and get paid for what you complete.​

WHAT DOES BEING A FREELANCER MEAN?

• Being a freelancer means working for yourself and offering your skills and services to various brands on a project-by-project basis, rather than being employed by a single company.

• As a freelancer, you are essentially an independent contractor who will manage their own work.

• You will send invoices for work completed, and be paid on successful fulfilment of a brief.

• Cruise Retail Academy is building a network designed to support freelancers building new opportunities in our industry.

WHO CAN APPLY?

We are looking for experienced professionals who have the following skills:​

• Proven retail or training experience (cruise retail experience a bonus)

• Confidence in facilitating sessions or engaging with international teams

• Visual merchandising or sales background preferred (for relevant roles)

• Ability to travel internationally (passport + flexibility essential)

• Tech literate must submit reports via digital platforms (e.g., Safety Culture)

• Strong interpersonal, cultural, and professional standards

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?​

• Your first step from ship life to shore life

• Paid freelance assignments with travel covered

• Training via the Cruise Retail Diploma (E-Academy)

• Brand-specific onboarding and certification

• Access to CRA+ portal for assignment browsing

• Tiered loyalty rewards & seasonal recognition

• Possibility to join brand teams long-term ('try before you hire' model)

IS THIS ROLE FULL TIME?

​​It depends on how many assignments you wish to collect.  We think the best way to look at the cruise retail freelancer role is additional income that can be earned whilst being on vacation, between roles or in supplement to a role you are already doing.  Most ship visits will take place as per the cruise calendar, so you will need some level of flexibility to ensure you are able to attend the specific locations.​More questions will be answered for you as you engage into our recruitment process.