Director, SEO
Director, SEO
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$ 104900 - 150000
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WHY DEPT
We are pioneers at heart. What this means is that we are always leaning forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious self-driven talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 20 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.
Candidates must be located in Los Angeles San Diego or San Francisco for this position but are able to work remotely.
About You
As our new Director of SEO you will own and drive end-to-end SEO strategy for an enterprise-level client portfolio spanning multiple brands. Youll partner closely with cross-functional teams (PPC content UX analytics development and executive leadership) to elevate organic performance shape SEO roadmaps and pioneer innovative approachesespecially in emerging AI-powered search and discovery environments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
- Define and own the multi-brand SEO vision and roadmap in alignment with overarching business objectives
- Work with the team to handle SEO planning and resource allocation for weekly sprints and quick turnaround requests
- Collaborate with the client to understand their tracking methodology and develop internal KPIs dashboards and executive reports to measure organic performance and ROI.
Technical SEO Oversight
- Audit prioritize and optimize large-scale site architectures crawl budgets and indexation strategies
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement site-wide enhancements (e.g. Core Web Vitals structured data hreflang pagination)
- Troubleshoot complex technical issuesJavaScript rendering canonicalization conflicts site migrations CMS integrations
Content & Editorial Strategy
- Develop scalable content programs that support brand positioning product launches and seasonal campaigns
- Partner with editorial and UX to refine content briefs topic clustering and information architecture
- Leverage data-driven insights (keyword gaps voice queries search intent) to inform creative and distribution strategies
- Develop scalable content programs that support brand positioning product launches and seasonal campaigns
Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Champion adoption of emerging SEO and AI-driven search tools (AI-augmented writing Google AI Mode automated A/B testing)
- Pilot new technology integrations (LLMs chatbot content automated schema generators) and shape best practices
- Represent the agency and client at industry events; author whitepapers speak on panels and contribute to thought-leadership channels
Team Development & Collaboration
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of SEO managers analysts and specialists
- Foster a culture of continuous learning experimentation and cross-disciplinary knowledge-sharing
- Collaborate with agency leadership to grow service offerings pitch new business and upskill internal teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of hands-on SEO experience at a leading digital agency with a track record of success at the enterprise level
- Demonstrated leadership of complex multi-brand SEO engagements including full-funnel strategy and execution
- Deep expertise in technical SEO (site performance crawl/index management CMS/architecture)
- Proven mastery of content SEO (keyword research topical authority content governance editorial workflows)
- Thought leadership in emerging SEO realms: AI tools AI-augmented search Google AI Mode conversational interfaces etc.
- Exceptional analytical skills: proficiency with GA4 Search Console BigQuery Data Studio/Tableau (or equivalent BI tools)
- Strong communication and stakeholder managementability to present strategic insights to C-suite and client teams
WHAT DO WE OFFER
We are a collaborative open-door best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
- Healthcare Dental and Vision coverage
- 401k plan plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
The anticipated salary ranges for this position and subsequent locations are listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience expertise physical location and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind were flexible.
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. Were committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace regardless of anyones lived experience race color religion sex national origin age disability and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. Its totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT participates in E-Verify meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google KFC Philips Audi Twitch Patagonia eBay and more. Its team of 2500 digital specialists across 30 locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.
DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote
This is remote role however you must be located within 50 miles of San Diego CA or Los Angeles CA to be considered.
San Diego CA Salary Range
$104900 - $150000 USD
This is remote role however you must be located within 50 miles of San Diego CA or Los Angeles CA to be considered.
Los Angeles CA Salary Range
$104900 - $150000 USD
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
