Visual Digital Designer

Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary is seeking a Visual Digital Designer to help shape the digital experience for prospective students, alumni, and the Faith community. This full-time, in-person role in Ankeny, Iowa focuses on creating marketing and multimedia design that supports enrollment and institutional outreach, while ensuring the website and digital content meet accessibility, usability, and branding standards.

Role overview

In this position, you will develop engaging digital graphics, video, and website content, working closely with the Marketing team and campus partners to deliver consistent communication across campaigns and platforms. You will also design, update, and maintain WordPress webpages and landing pages, applying digital accessibility guidance such as WCAG as part of your workflow.

Location and position details

• Position: Visual Digital Designer
• Type: Full-Time, In Person
• Location: Ankeny, Iowa (onsite)
• Reports to: Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
• Date Posted: October 21, 2026

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be available for occasional evening or weekend campus events.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects)
• WordPress (including page builders), HTML, CSS
• DSLR/mirrorless cameras
• Professional video equipment, lighting systems, professional audio recording equipment
• SEO, WCAG

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in digital design, graphic design, or a related field.

Character and religious qualifications

• 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.

Application checklist

• Carefully read FBBC&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.