Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Graphic Designer at Imagination Design Studios IN-HOUSE WEB DEVELOPER + SEO/AEO/GEO SPECIALIST Part-Time / Contract Hybrid In-House (Min. 1 Day/Week On-Site) We’re looking for an in-house Web Developer with strong SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and backlinking skills to help us sharpen and future‑prove our online presence. This is not an agency or fully‑remote role — you must live in Calgary and be able to work on location at least 1 day per week at our facility. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN CANADA What You’ll Do Build, maintain, and optimize website pages, landing pages, and digital assets. Lead SEO and AEO strategy to improve visibility on Google, Bing, and AI‑driven search engines. Develop and execute GEO strategies so our content performs well in generative search tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.). Handle technical SEO: performance, speed, accessibility, schema, and site structure. Plan and support off‑page SEO and backlinking efforts (identifying opportunities, coordinating outreach, and monitoring link quality). Run regular audits (technical, SEO, backlink profile, content gaps) and implement improvements. Work closely with marketing to support campaigns, funnels, and lead‑generation goals. Track, analyze, and report performance metrics—and iterate based on data. What You Bring Proven experience in web development (WordPress, Webflow, or similar CMS; strong HTML/CSS/JS). Hands‑on SEO and technical SEO experience with measurable results. Understanding of backlink strategies (quality over quantity, domain authority, anchor text best practices, spam avoidance). Strong understanding of AEO and GEO: featured snippets, structured data, and optimization for AI/LLM answers. Comfort with tools like GA4, Google Search Console, and SEMrush/Ahrefs (or similar). Ability to balance strategy and execution—thinking big picture while getting the details right. Nice‑to‑Haves UX/UI optimization experience. Ability to write or refine on‑page content for search and AI visibility. CRO (conversion rate optimization) knowledge. Work Setup Location: Calgary, AB. In‑House Requirement: Must work on‑site at least 1 day per week (more if needed for collaboration, launches, or key projects). Hybrid flexibility outside of that in‑office requirement. If you’re excited about combining hands‑on web development with cutting‑edge SEO/AEO/GEO strategy and smart backlinking we’d love to hear from you. Imagination Design Studios (IDS) and our parent company, Studio Y Creations (SYC), are a Calgary‑based design and fabrication studio specializing in immersive themed environments. From pediatric dental offices and children’s hospitals to museums, libraries, attractions, and public spaces, we handle everything in‑house—concept art, 3D sculpting, fabrication, painting, and installation—to create unforgettable spaces that kids (and their grown‑ups) can’t stop talking about. While Working at SYC/IDS You Will Enjoy: Working in a highly collaborative environment with fun, quirky artists. Benefits (health, dental, and vision) – we’ll try to keep you happy and healthy Lively, open, and fun workspace. Casual dress code. Every second Friday off as part of company averaging agreement. Take a peek behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/idskids/ https://www.instagram.com/studioycreations/ Apply with: Your resume Links to live sites you’ve worked on A brief note highlighting a project where you improved search visibility (SEO, AEO/GEO, or backlinking) Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Design #J-18808-Ljbffr