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 public libraries across the nation.
Collaborate with project managers, writers, educators, and external partners to develop cohesive campaign visuals and educational resources.
Illustrate complex scientific concepts into approachable visuals that support learning and increase public engagement.
Prepare production-ready files and coordinate with print vendors to ensure quality materials for national outreach and educational campaigns.
Multitask on multiple projects with strong time management and prioritization skills.
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.
Collaborated with multiple college departments in the creation of exhibits.
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
Proficient in: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
Proficient in: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Technical
Proficient in: HTML and CSS, web content updates (Cascade CMS)
Proficient in: Print production, prepress, file optimization
Strengths
Storytelling and visual communication
Cross-team collaboration
Managing multiple concurrent deadlines
Highly organized, flexible, and detail-oriented