Meet the Founders

The founding team of Sport Design Australia linked up during their stint at the NRL, combining for over 20 years in one of the biggest sports in Australia. On top of experience for a tier one rights holder, the team has spent time in club land, working for a global media publication, delivering for an FMCG giant and working in agency roles. This background provides the team with a diverse range of expertise in both sports and the content/creative industry.

Ryan Ellul, from Sport Design Australia
Ryan Ellul
Chief Executive Officer

Ryan has combined his passion for sport with a strong background in marketing, content, and commercial strategy. Over the past 10+ years, he’s worked closely with rights holders, sponsors, teams, broadcasters, and publishers to grow and engage fan bases while driving revenue growth.

In recent roles at LADbible and NRL, Ryan has focused on connecting with the next generation of sports fans. He’s passionate about ensuring sporting organisations have the tools to thrive in today’s evolving content and creative landscape.

Reece Carter, from Sport Design Australia
Reece Carter
Chief Creative Officer

Reece is your go-to expert for creativity that resonates in the sporting world. His innate ability to transform concepts into visual masterpieces is pure artistry, a game-changer in his playbook for captivating sporting fans.

Experience speaks volumes, and with Reece's background in managing social content for the NRL, he brings more than just words to the table. He's been in your shoes, understands your challenges, and knows how to score big in the world of sports design.

Cassandra Wilkins, from Sport Design Australia
Cassandra Wilkins
Chief Customer Officer

Driven by a laser focus on commercial success, Cass is all about turning creative solutions into tangible revenue wins. Her previous leadership of the NRL social team required management of over 30 channels across 7 platforms and 6 million eyeballs, making her a strategic force and a relatable advisor for SDA.

She is passionate about transforming the sports scene and is here to provide the support she once craved for delivering nothing short of remarkable results.

Win big off the field!

If you're a professional sports team, league or brand looking to make your mark with elite visual marketing and creativity, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Sport Design Australia?

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Speed to market

Sport slows down for nobody in sport. We’re set up to move quickly alongside you.

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Specialised 24/7 Local & Global creative network

Sport slows down for nobody in sport. We’re set up to move quickly alongside you.

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Expertise across all content & design disciplines

Whatever your creative need, we’ve got the resources ready to roll.

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40+ years of collective experience working in sport:

We know how the sport industry operates, and that’s what you need from a creative partner.

Finding top-notch, reliable creative services is a pain.

Enter SDA, your premier destination for all things sports creativity.

Equipped with 20+ years of collective experience in the sports industry, we're primed to navigate any creative challenge, ensuring you always stay ahead of the game with bold sports designs.

A network, not just an agency

We stand out as a one-of-a-kind in the sports world thanks to our industry relationships and global network of top-tier designers boasting diverse skill sets.

We’re all about collaboration

At SDA, we become an extension of your internal creative team. We are well-versed in numerous platforms and will work closely with you to bring your ideas to life.

Specialised talent on demand

One designer can't master every format. Our extensive network gives you access to specialists when you need them - without the costs of full-time staff.

We know the game inside out

Our Founders have 25+ years of collective experience working in the Australian sports industry, perfecting their skills across creative, marketing, and social.

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Why we’re the right team, every time.

Finding top-notch, reliable creative services is a pain. The Sport Design Australia team is built like no other from years of experience in the trenches.

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What makes us the right fit

We’ve been in your shoes and  know what it’s like on the inside

This isn't theory - we understand the pressure, chaos, and what’s actually needed to deliver.

We built this business as a solution to the problems we faced

We realise creative teams are stretched; under-resourced and always expected to deliver more.

We care about giving fans the content they deserve

Giving fans the best content is our passion, regardless of the sport. We want them to experience the best.

We’re obsessed with the 1%ers that makes creative elite

There are plenty of creative partners out there, but none that care about the small details as much as we do.

Our off-field success stories

“We entrusted SDA as a specialist agency that has a network of the best creatives who know sport and our target audience. Engaging them early ensured our team could focus on activation and deliver the event to our fans.”
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Belinda McNulty

Head of Digital Sport Content, TAB

“Working with the team at SDA was an absolute pleasure and a communications dream. Their work is always of the highest quality and their knowledge of channels and formats makes deliverables easy.”
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Joey Ratcliffe

Media and Communications Manager,  RLPA

“What’s impressive about SDA is both the breadth of sports knowledge they possess, but also the variety of designs and concepts they’ve provided in response to briefs.”
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Richard Hummerston

Head of Content, BlueBet

“SDA’s deep understanding of the industry is evident in every aspect of their work, and their ability to navigate the ever-changing sports x social media landscape with agility is second to none.”
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Nicole Chesher

Head of Content, Parramatta Eels

“Reece and Cass have been amazing to work with, no job has been too difficult, no deadline too tight. They’ve helped us bring milestones to life, capturing the imagination of the country.”
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Liana Buratti

Digital Content Lead, Matildas

“The team at SDA are lifesavers. They have such a fantastic network of designers, and the knowledge of the inner workings of the sports industry makes the service and communication so efficient.”
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Nicola Blatchford

Brand and Campaign Lead, Sydney Swans

“SDA were super responsive, going above and beyond. I would recommend any sporting organisations to reach out, as their knowledge of the unique requirements of sport is second to none.”
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Kieran Donohue

Project Lead, NSW Department of Education

“We entrusted SDA as a specialist agency that has a network of the best creatives who know sport and our target audience. Engaging them early ensured our team could focus on activation and deliver the event to our fans.”
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Belinda McNulty

Head of Digital Sport Content, TAB

“Working with the team at SDA was an absolute pleasure and a communications dream. Their work is always of the highest quality and their knowledge of channels and formats makes deliverables easy.”
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Joey Ratcliffe

Media and Communications Manager,  RLPA

“What’s impressive about SDA is both the breadth of sports knowledge they possess, but also the variety of designs and concepts they’ve provided in response to briefs.”
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Richard Hummerston

Head of Content, BlueBet

“SDA’s deep understanding of the industry is evident in every aspect of their work, and their ability to navigate the ever-changing sports x social media landscape with agility is second to none.”
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Nicole Chesher

Head of Content, Parramatta Eels

“Reece and Cass have been amazing to work with, no job has been too difficult, no deadline too tight. They’ve helped us bring milestones to life, capturing the imagination of the country.”
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Liana Buratti

Digital Content Lead, Matildas

“The team at SDA are lifesavers. They have such a fantastic network of designers, and the knowledge of the inner workings of the sports industry makes the service and communication so efficient.”
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Nicola Blatchford

Brand and Campaign Lead, Sydney Swans

“SDA were super responsive, going above and beyond. I would recommend any sporting organisations to reach out, as their knowledge of the unique requirements of sport is second to none.”
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Kieran Donohue

Project Lead, NSW Department of Education

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Let's Work Together

When you partner with us, our top-tier sports design team will help turn your creative desires into game-changing results and position your brand as an industry pacesetter.