Visual Digital Designer (Full-Time)

Faith is seeking a creative Visual Digital Designer to bring our mission to life for prospective students, alumni, and the Faith community through engaging digital design and visual storytelling.

Position Details

Position:

Visual Digital Designer

Type:

Full-Time, In Person

Reports to:

Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing

Date Posted:

October 21, 2026

Location:

Ankeny, Iowa

Position Overview:

Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary is expanding its Marketing and Communications team! We are seeking a creative, mission-minded Visual Digital Designer to help recruit students and advance the college’s mission through engaging digital design, video production, and website content.

Working alongside our Graphic Designer and Marketing team, this position creates visual content for digital marketing campaigns, social media, and the college’s website. The Visual Digital Designer also maintains and enhances Faith’s WordPress website, incorporating institutional messaging into effective, visually engaging webpages.

The ideal candidate is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, video production and editing, and WordPress website design. Success in this role requires creativity, technical expertise, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while producing high-quality work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Digital Design and Marketing

• Create digital graphics and multimedia content for marketing, recruitment, social media, and campus events.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to support enrollment, alumni engagement, and institutional promotion.

Website Design and Content Management

• Design, update, and maintain WordPress webpages and landing pages.
• Integrate Faith’s branding and messaging into engaging, accessible website content.
• Ensure website usability and mobile responsiveness.
• Apply digital accessibility standards, including WCAG guidelines, to website and digital content design.

Video Production and Multimedia

• Produce and edit promotional videos, photography, and social media content.
• Capture campus events, student life, and academic programs through photography and videography.
• Create motion graphics and manage digital media files.

Brand Consistency and Collaboration

• Maintain consistent branding across digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Designer and campus departments.
• Manage projects, deadlines, and approval processes.
• Support other marketing projects as needed.

Convictions and Character/Religious Qualifications

FBBC&TS seeks to maintain its theological and ecclesiastical identity as a Baptist institution of higher education. Therefore, we seek only to employ faculty whose beliefs, lifestyle, and convictions align with FBBC&TS’s religious positions. As such, all applicants must meet the following expectations:

• Applicants must agree without mental reservation with FBBC&TS’s foundational documents.
• Applicants must be Baptists in their beliefs and practice.
• Applicants must adhere to Biblical standards of morality and living.
• Applicants and/or their spouses must not be or ever have been divorced.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in digital design, graphic design, or a related field; relevant certification and professional experience may be considered.
• Experience applying visual design and communication principles to marketing projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in digital design, website development, and multimedia production.

Skills, Qualifications, and Expectations

Technical Skills

• Experience operating DSLR/mirrorless cameras, professional video equipment, lighting systems, and professional audio recording equipment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro or comparable software.
• Demonstrated experience designing, updating, and maintaining WordPress websites.
• Experience creating digital graphics, video content, and multimedia for marketing and social media.

Professional Skills

• Ability to translate institutional marketing messages into engaging website content and visual communication.
• Understanding of website usability, mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and brand consistency.
• Excellent visual design, typography, and layout abilities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motion graphics, animation, and Adobe After Effects.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, WordPress page builders, and search engine optimization (SEO).
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or Christian ministry.

Personal and Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and biblical values of Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary.
• Exhibit creativity, initiative, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Be available for occasional evening or weekend campus events.

application checklist

• Carefully readFBBC&TS’s foundational documents.
• Complete and submit your application to[email protected].
• Email your resume and/or curriculum vitae to[email protected].

Portfolio Submission

Following review of the application, qualified candidates will be invited to submit a professional design portfolio showcasing a range of completed work. Candidates whose portfolios best align with the position will be contacted to schedule an interview.