About

My name is Amy Briones and I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in El Paso, Texas. Most of my work is composed of illustrations with free-flowing movement and a wide range of colors.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Minor in Museum Studies


WORK EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer and Illustrator | May 2021 - Present
Space Science Institute

  • Design print, digital, social media, and educational assets for national STEM engagement programs that serve families and underserved communities.

  • Translate complex scientific concepts into approachable illustrations and visuals that support learning and increase public engagement.

  • Prepared production ready files and coordinated with print vendors to ensure accurate materials for national outreach and educational campaigns.

  • Collaborate with project managers, writers, educators, and external partners to develop cohesive campaign visuals and educational resources.

  • Support branding, exhibit materials, and community-facing content for national library and science-education initiatives.

Graphic Designer | March 2015 - May 2021
Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

  • Designed visual identities, exhibit graphics, educational signage, and promotional campaigns to support community-centered museum exhibitions and public programs.

  • Completed the full design process for exhibitions, including concept development, production, and installation.

  • Created print and digital marketing materials including posters, banners, brochures, and event campaigns.

  • Prepared production ready files and coordinated with printers, ensuring accuracy and quality.

  • Updated and maintained museum website content using HTML, CSS, and Cascade CMS.

  • Served as a technical liaison, troubleshooting digital assets and providing design-related IT support.

Freelance Graphic Designer | January 2015 - Present
Self Employed

  • Provide branding, illustration and campaign design for non profits and community projects.

  • Create custom logos, vector illustrations, educational graphics, and print collateral tailored to client storytelling and mission goals.

  • Support clients with Adobe Creative Cloud workflows, template creation, and file preparation.


SKILLS

Design & Illustration

  • Brand design, campaign graphics, social media content, educational illustration, exhibit graphics, iconography, infographics

Software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Technical

  • Print production, prepress, file optimization

Strengths

  • Storytelling & visual communication

  • Cross-team collaboration

  • Managing multiple concurrent deadlines

  • Community-focused and mission-driven design