The short version
What this role actually does
The SEO & AEO Lead owns organic search performance for a portfolio of 8–10 D2C brands. This role drives keyword strategy, technical health, content execution, and answer engine optimisation. Working closely with media buyers and account managers to compound organic growth alongside paid.
About Studio APS
Studio APS is a performance marketing agency based in Kolkata. We manage crores in annual ad spend across Meta, Google, and Amazon for fast-growing D2C brands. We work in pod structures, go deep on fewer brands, and focus on measurable growth outcomes.
The work
Your week, roughly
- Manage end-to-end SEO strategy and execution for 8–10 D2C brand accounts
- Run technical SEO — audits, schema, crawl fixes, Core Web Vitals, page speed
- Optimise product pages, category pages, and blog content for search intent
- Write SEO briefs for the content team and review output
- Research and map keywords across all assigned brands monthly
- Track rankings, traffic, and conversions via Google Search Console and GA4
- Optimise for AEO — structuring content to appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google SGE
- Manage GMB profiles for local brand presence where applicable
- Build links and execute off-page strategy with 25+ earned assets per month
The fit
What we are looking for
- 3+ years in SEO, ideally with D2C or eCommerce brands
- Strong technical SEO foundation — GA4, GSC, Screaming Frog, SE Ranking or similar
- Comfortable managing multiple client accounts simultaneously
- You think in revenue and business outcomes, not just rankings
- AEO and AI search experience is a bonus — we will train the right person
- Agency background preferred but not required
Why join
Why Studio APS
- Work on real D2C brands with meaningful organic growth potential
- Direct mentorship from founders and senior operators
- Small, sharp team with visible ownership and no politics
- You will be one of very few people in India doing AEO seriously
Growth
Where this role leads
Strong SEO performers move into Head of Organic or Brand Lead roles. Organic strategy leadership is built internally at Studio APS.
Compensation
What you will be paid
₹45,000 to ₹60,000 per month based on experience.
Work mode
How we work here
Fully remote. In-office collaboration in Kolkata is welcomed and preferred for onboarding and team reviews.
role at a glance
Our promises to you
- We reply, yes or no
- Every no has a reason
- No take home tests
How to Apply
Send your resume and best case study or work sample to info@studioaps.in with your name and the role in the subject line.
Applications that include a specific example of work — a campaign you ran, a result you drove, a problem you solved — are reviewed first. Two minutes of effort here makes a real difference.