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Intellibright, an award-winning Google Partner agency, is seeking a Director of SEO to lead and scale our organic search practice in an era where AI-generated search results are redefining the SERP. This is a strategic leadership role for a technically proficient, growth-focused SEO expert who thrives on building high-impact strategies and navigating the evolving landscape of AI-driven search.

Recognized by Inc. 5000 and The Financial Times as one of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas five years running, Intellibright is a high-performance digital marketing agency based in Austin, TX. We help mid-size and enterprise companies grow through data-driven strategies across Paid Ads, SEO, Website Development, and Revenue-Focused Consulting. Our unique Pay Per Sale and Subscription models align our success with client outcomes.

Youll lead a seasoned SEO and content team, tackle large-scale technical challenges, and help future-proof SEO strategy by incorporating AI trends like Googles Search Generative Experience (SGE). This is your chance to own the strategy behind how brands show uptoday and in the AI-first future.

What Youll Do:SEO Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and grow our SEO & Content teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Develop forward-looking SEO strategies that incorporate traditional search fundamentals and evolving AI-driven SERP experiences.
• Stay ahead of algorithm updates, including AI-driven search changes, and guide clients through shifts in user behavior and content discovery.

Technical SEO & Site Performance

• Oversee large-scale technical SEO efforts including Core Web Vitals, structured data, crawl/indexing optimization, and site architecture.
• Implement strategies to optimize content for visibility in both traditional organic results and AI-generated summaries.
• Drive audits and diagnostics using tools like Screaming Frog, GSC, GA4, and custom scripts or AI-based platforms.

AI-Enhanced SEO & Innovation

• Develop and implement workflows using tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, SurferSEO, Clearscope, and MarketMuse.
• Use AI for large-scale automation: keyword clustering, internal linking strategies, and content briefs.
• Evaluate how SGE and zero-click results affect search intent, traffic, and CTRadjust strategies accordingly.

Reporting, Data, And Client Insights

• Define KPIs for organic traffic, conversion value, and ROIaligned with client goals.
• Create performance dashboards and deliver clear, strategic insights to internal stakeholders and C-level clients.
• Translate complex data into actionable business opportunities.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Work closely with developers, designers, content creators, and paid media specialists to align SEO across all digital touchpoints.
• Advocate for a holistic digital strategy where SEO is integrated, not siloed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on SEO experience, including technical, on-page, off-page, and content optimization.
• Deep understanding of AI-generated search trends, SGE, and how to adapt strategy accordingly.
• Advanced experience with enterprise tools: GSC, GA4, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.
• Strong background in technical SEO: Core Web Vitals, structured data, crawl budget optimization, and JavaScript rendering.
• WordPress power user (Elementor/WP Rocket preferred).
• Proven success leading SEO for large, complex websites and scaling content production.
• Experience with backlink strategies, outreach, and local SEO for multi-location clients.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets and build client trust.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilityable to inspire and elevate a team.
• Based in Austin or willing to relocate for a hybrid schedule (MWF in-office).

Benefits

• Base Salary: $102,000$120,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual Bonus: 5% performance-based bonus
• Retirement: 401(k) with 5% company match
• Healthcare: 100% employer-paid premiums for Blue Cross Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Time Off: 28 days of Holiday/PTO + 2 weeks of fully remote work annually

Culture & Office Vibe

• Flexible start times (79 AM), hybrid work schedule MWF In Office
• Team lunches, stocked kitchen, music, zen room, nap space, and outdoor patios
• Stable & Self-Funded: Profitable and growing for 16+ years with no outside capital
• Real opportunity to lead, innovate, and scale a next-gen SEO practice

Ready to own organic search in an AI-first world?

Join Intellibright and help shape the future of performance-driven SEO.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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