Search Engine Optimization Specialist at Imagination Design Studios - Canada

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-proof 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 young, fun, quirky artists - we're a bit nerdy, but you'll love us!
• Benefits (health, dental, and vision) - we'll try to keep you happy and healthy!
• Lively, open, and fun workspace - again, the people here are amazing!
• Casual dress code - maaaaybe don't come to work in your jim jams, but we'll let you be you (and let your freak flag fly if that's what you're into)
• Every second Friday off as part of company averaging agreement - if you're in Calgary for the camping and the mountains, having 3 day weekends is the greatest thing to ever exist!

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)