Senior Digital Designer, CMS (WordPress)

Excel Sports Management

is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Summary:

We are seeking a

Senior Digital Designer, CMS (WordPress)

to join our New York office. This role is

design-led , with a strong emphasis on translating creative vision into polished, high-performing digital experiences. You will work at the intersection of design and execution-partnering closely with our Creative and Web teams to bring visually compelling concepts to life within WordPress and other CMS-driven environments. This is not a pure engineering role; success in this position requires a strong aesthetic point of view, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and elevate creative direction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and build visually compelling digital experiences that reflect Excel's premium brand standards
Own the execution of

WordPress-based sites and CMS-driven digital properties
Translate creative direction, wireframes, and design concepts into high-quality digital outputs
Collaborate closely with Creative, Social, Talent, and Brand teams to deliver engaging digital products
Partner with the web development team to ensure seamless functionality and performance
Maintain and optimize existing digital properties across the organization
Ensure all work adheres to strict brand guidelines and visual standards
Stay current on emerging tools and workflows, including

AI-assisted design and development tools
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail
Maintain efficient workflows, structured file management, and clean handoffs
Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Digital Design or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience

in digital design with hands-on CMS/WordPress execution
Experience within a major agency, media company, or sports-related organization preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong portfolio demonstrating

high-level digital design work

across web and CMS platforms
Expert proficiency in

WordPress (theme customization, page builders, CMS management)
Solid understanding of

HTML5, CSS , and front-end best practices (executional knowledge, not engineering-heavy)
Experience with

Figma

and modern design collaboration tools
Familiarity with additional CMS platforms is a plus
Working knowledge of

AI tools

in design/development workflows
Strong understanding of layout, typography, and digital design systems
Ability to interpret and execute within strict brand guidelines
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
A

design-first thinker

with the ability to bring concepts to life digitally
Passionate about sports, culture, and building a career in the sports industry
Highly detail-oriented with strong aesthetic standards
Collaborative and comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders
Organized and capable of managing multiple fast-moving projects
Client-focused with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
Professional, reliable, and solutions-oriented

The pay range for this position is: $100,000- $120,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.