Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Imagination Design Studios; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Casual dress code

Every second Friday off

Job summary

A creative design studio in Calgary is seeking an entry-level Web Developer to enhance their online presence through strong SEO and technical skills. The ideal candidate will work in-house at least one day a week, balancing strategy with execution. Full-time position offers competitive benefits in a lively workspace, combining web development with innovative SEO/AEO/GEO approaches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in web development with CMS.
• Hands-on SEO and technical SEO experience with measurable results.
• Comfort with tools for tracking and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize website pages.
• Lead SEO and AEO strategy to improve visibility.
• Develop GEO strategies for generative search tools.

Skills

SEO

AEO

GEO

WordPress

HTML/CSS/JS

Technical SEO

Backlink strategies

Tools

GA4

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Job description

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