Jo Korver

Web and digital designer with 10+ years’ experience designing, building and improving content-driven websites, backed by a Graphic Design Diploma and hands-on Adobe Creative Suite experience. Experienced in website content management, SEO, brand consistency, accessibility and using web performance data to make pages work better for the audiences they serve. Strong track record of partnering with Content, SEO, Design and Product teams to turn stories and creative concepts into polished, engaging web pages.

Recognised for attention to detail, a strong visual eye and a supportive approach to coaching colleagues. Now looking to bring these skills to a communications and marketing team, helping to share stories about places, nature and heritage.

Software Engineer - Legend

(2023-09 - 2025-12)

Built and improved content-driven websites and a shared design system within a global product team, partnering closely with Content, Design and Product colleagues to create consistent, user-focused web experiences.

• Contributed to the Semantic Tokens initiative, strengthening brand and visual consistency between design and engineering teams across multiple products.
• Enhanced Contentful CMS models and workflows, improving how content is managed across multiple digital products.
• Built accessible, responsive web pages and interfaces (HTML, CSS, VueJS) that work for a wide range of audiences and devices.
• Developed reusable page components to improve efficiency and keep presentation consistent.
• Produced onboarding documentation and coached new team members through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Delivered new features and enhanced existing functionality across Project Orion (VueJS, NuxtJS).
• Reviewed colleagues’ work and managed website releases through GitHub, maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Used AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to work more efficiently.

Frontend Developer - iTech Media

(2016-02 - 2023-09)

Built and optimised high-traffic, content-driven websites alongside Content, SEO, Design and Product teams, with a focus on page performance and consistent presentation.

• Analysed page performance data and reduced load time on key pages from 3.5 seconds to 1.5 seconds (Largest Contentful Paint), significantly improving website performance.
• Collaborated closely with Content, Design and Product stakeholders throughout projects, turning their requirements into finished web pages.
• Built reusable page templates and components so content could be delivered quickly and consistently.
• Contributed to the migration of more than 200 pages from a legacy system to a modern, template-based platform.
• Developed new pages and digital experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS and GatsbyJS.
• Maintained and updated existing websites while supporting wider platform transformation projects.
• Received internal recognition for exceptional attention to detail and positive contribution to team culture.

Web/UI Designer & Developer - Kuoni GTS

(2010-06 - 2015-11)

Designed and developed responsive websites and digital interfaces from concept through delivery, combining visual design, user experience and web build.

• Designed responsive websites in Adobe Creative Suite and built them in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, from visual concept and layout through to finished pages.
• Managed projects from design concept through development and implementation.
• Worked closely with stakeholders to translate briefs and business requirements into engaging digital experiences.

Graphic Design Diploma - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Web Design & Web Development Diploma - Prestige Academy