Design Review Senior Analyst

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Design Review Team is committed to building leaders and driving value. The team performs comprehensive plan review for all proposed construction projects within the resort communities of Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek and Red Sky Ranch ensuring that all legal requirements, as set forth in the governing documents for each community, are interpreted in a legally defensible manner. The team provides analysis and guidance to multiple Design Review Boards to ensure a consistent, high standard across all communities thus maintaining property values and enhancing the guest experience. The Design Review team is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with the master associations for each community as well as with developers, architects, property owners, contractors, and merchants to ensure a clear understanding of the Design Guidelines and Construction Regulations. The Design Review Team works closely with resort and community leadership and management teams to align company and community goals.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: 64,000 - 86,000 + annual bonus  

• Employment Type: Year Round  

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive review and analysis of all proposed construction projects in the resort communities of Arrowhead, Beaver Creek Bachelor Gulch and Red Sky Ranch.

• Provide/present detailed staff reports including recommendations and guidance to Design Review

Boards.

• Oversight of all administrative, inspection and enforcement functions to ensure compliance with the design review process for each community.
• Ongoing review of design guidelines and regulations.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current regulatory laws and governance related to community associations.

Job Requirements:

4+ years experience (or 1-2 years with MBA or other graduate degree) in architecture or planning. Professional certification/licensing in architecture or planning is preferred. The ideal candidate should have experience of performing comprehensive plan review and Board presentations.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be / have:

• The ability to effectively balance competing interests.
• Brave, ambitious and passionate
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent individual initiative and objective-oriented drive
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities
• Outstanding problem solving skills
• A record of accomplishment and excellence
• Highly collaborative team approach to work
• Ability to adapt to and excel in a fast-paced environment
• High energy and the ability to work independently

The expected pay range is 64,000 - 86,000 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  512610
Reference Date: 11/18/2025 
Job Code Function: Development