Senior Digital Designer, CMS (WordPress)

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Excel Sports Management

Compensation

$100,000 - $120,000/year

New York, New York, United States

On-site

Posted March 31, 2026

Job Description

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 aestheti