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Director, SEO

Director, SEO

Digitas North America • Chicago, IL
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SEO Vision LeaderHi there—at Razorfish, we're leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we've helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record. Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024–2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what's coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment, delivering real business impact wouldn't be possible without our people. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence. If you're motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what's possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next—this is the place to do it. Join us at razorfish.com.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for setting the SEO vision and leading complex client relationships across a client or portfolio of brands, ensuring best-in-class strategy, execution, innovation, and team growthOwns the strategic direction of SEO programs and partners with cross-functional leaders to develop integrated plans, performance narratives, and growth recommendationsEvaluates the competitive landscape, identifies emerging search trends, and translates insights into actionable strategies that drive measurable business impactLeads executive-level reporting, client presentations, and strategic storytelling with a focus on business outcomes, performance trends, and future opportunitiesDevelops, mentors, and leads SEO team members across levels, supporting performance management, workload delegation, capability growth, and career developmentServes as a senior SEO leader in internal and external discussions, building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and agency leadershipQualifications10+ years of direct, work-related experience in search engine optimization, digital marketing, or a closely related roleProven ability to lead multiple complex workstreams and teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentDeep understanding of digital marketing, technical SEO, content strategy, analytics, and search industry trends/current best practicesExtensive knowledge of how SEO integrates with media, content, UX, analytics, commerce, and technology channelsExpertise across technical SEO, content optimization, keyword strategy, information architecture, measurement frameworks, and modern on-site optimization principlesStrong executive presence, analytical rigor, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define strategy, influence stakeholders, and guide teams toward effective actionCompensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $174,300.00/Annually.

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