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Hi, I’m Carlos Rubio, a senior web developer and graphic designer who helps clients realize project goals through a blend of creative and technical expertise. With over 20 years of experience in web design, front-end development, graphic design, print production, and video editing, I deliver polished digital experiences that work.
Based in San Diego, I offer a full range of services—from WordPress and Joomla development to UI/UX design, branding, and multimedia production. I enjoy collaborating with teams and individuals to bring ideas to life on web, print, and video.
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Work Experience
Web Designer - Consultant at Carlos Rubio Design and Development
January 1, 2016 - PresentProviding diverse digital services including web design, development, graphic design, UX/UI, print production, technical illustration, animation, video editing, audio recording and editing, film production, corporate identity, multimedia production, and project management.
WordPress Developer - Contract at Pxise Energy Solutions
March 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped and integrated WordPress websites, strategized integration needs, facilitated website updates, managed content updates including case studies and forms, and performed scheduled maintenance and software updates.
Email Marketing Specialist - Contract at San Diego State University
October 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025Created HTML email templates and campaigns for SDSU Global Campus, scheduled email broadcasts in Salesforce, created targeted student lists and reports, and updated HTML email templates ensuring compatibility across email clients.
Web Developer - Contract at MSMNET Security
August 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025Provided WordPress web development and maintenance, setup staging environment for version control and backup, designed icons and web graphics, implemented e-commerce solutions with MyShop, and installed and configured SEO plugins.
Web Developer/Video Editor - Contract at Power Entertaining
February 28, 2022 - September 2, 2025Edited video footage for educational entertainment segments used in digital marketing, designed and developed website and landing page using Kajabi platform.
Web Developer - Contract at West Development
October 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025Delivered WordPress web development services for company website redesign, provided UI/UX recommendations, optimized color palette and images, utilized WordPress, Elementor, HTML5, CSS3, HubSpot, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Web Developer - Contract at Corovan
September 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025Provided web development for multiple divisional sites, supported marketing and business development with updated web designs and promotions using WordPress, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, PHP, jQuery, HubSpot, Adobe Creative Suite, managed server migration and hand-coded HTML5/CSS3.
Web Developer - Contract at Max Audience
March 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025Developed custom WordPress websites for medium to large businesses using HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, created responsive landing pages with Bootstrap, developed HTML newsletters, optimized SEO, and participated in UX/UI design.
Web/Graphic Designer at CUSO Financial Services
August 31, 2016 - September 2, 2025Designed, developed, and managed corporate websites with WordPress and Joomla, managed daily web updates on five sites, led WordPress backend training for marketing staff, organized and managed video projects, developed web-based training using Adobe eLearning Suite, and created various digital graphics and infographics.
Web Media Producer at UCSD Extension
March 31, 2013 - September 2, 2025Developed online learning courses for UCSD Extension’s IT department, supervised Blackboard Academic Suite development, web development, database administration, film production, video and audio editing, flash and XML content.
Graphic Designer/Creative Lead at Children’s Technology Group
May 31, 2001 - September 2, 2025Managed creative staff and guided project design and workflow including web browser development, corporate identity, interface design, 3D modeling, character animation, illustration, product design, print, packaging, and trade show graphics.
Lead Graphic Designer/Art Director at 1st Net Technologies
March 31, 2000 - September 2, 2025Oversaw design and quality of artwork, led creative and technical staff, managed projects including corporate identity, web design, multimedia, animation, illustration, product packaging, printing, and trade show graphics.
Web Developer / Web Designer / Consultant at Carlos Rubio Design and Development
January 1, 2016 - November 8, 2025Providing digital services including web design, web development, graphic design, UX/UI design, print production, multimedia production and project management.
WordPress Developer - Contract at Pxise Energy Solutions
March 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025WordPress development and integration; strategizing on needs for the integration; facilitating website updates; downloading/updating case studies and forms; perform scheduled maintenance and software updates.
Email Marketing Specialist - Contract at San Diego State University
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Created HTML emails for SDSU Global Campus; created email templates, campaigns and scheduled email broadcasts in Salesforce; created student lists and reports; updated HTML templates for email clients.
Web Developer - Contract at MSMNET Security
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022WordPress web development and maintenance; staging environment setup for version control and backup redundancy; icons/badges/web graphics; eCommerce solution using MyShop; SEO plugin installation and configuration.
Web Developer/Video Editor - Contract at Power Entertaining
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022Edited educational entertainment video segments for digital marketing; provided web design/development for instructional site and landing page (Kajabi).
Web Developer - Contract at West Development
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020WordPress web development for company website redesign; UI/UX ideas for intuitive layout; color palette recommendations and image optimization; WordPress, Elementor, HTML5, CSS3, HubSpot.
Web Developer - Contract at Corovan
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019Web development for multiple divisional websites; updated designs for web site sections and promotions; WordPress, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, PHP, JQuery, HubSpot; server migration.
Web Developer - Contract at Max Audience
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Developed custom WordPress websites for medium to large businesses; responsive landing pages; HTML newsletters; SEO optimization; participated in UX/UI design.
Web/Graphic Designer at CUSO Financial Services
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016Designed, developed and administered corporate web properties using WordPress and Joomla; managed daily updates; trained marketing staff on WordPress; directed video projects and eLearning content; created infographics and mobile graphics.
Web Media Producer at UCSD Extension
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013Developed online learning courses; supervised Blackboard Academic Suite development; web development, database administration, film/video production, audio recording/editing, Flash/XML.
Graphic Designer/Creative Lead at Children’s Technology Group
May 1, 2001 - May 1, 2001Managed creative staff; guided design, development, and workflow for projects including web browser development; led corporate identity, web design, 3D modeling, animation, product design, print, packaging and trade show graphics.
Lead Graphic Designer/Art Director at 1st Net Technologies
March 1, 2000 - March 1, 2000Oversaw design/artwork quality and direction; led corporate identity, web design, interface design, multimedia, animation, packaging and trade show graphics.
Education
Bachelor of Science CIS at Coleman University
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025Graphic Design Certification at Platt College
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025Multimedia Design Certification at Platt College
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025Bachelor of Science in CIS at Coleman University
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025Graphic Design Certification at Platt College
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025Multimedia Design Certification at Platt College
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025Qualifications
Graphic Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025Multimedia Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025Graphic Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025Multimedia Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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