About Ernesto

Senior Graphic Designer & Visual Information Specialist
Washington, D.C. / Baltimore area

I'm a Senior Graphic Designer and Visual Information Specialist with 15+ years of experience supporting federal, healthcare, and science-focused organizations. I most recently led design and production at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health, where I produced 100+ creative assets annually across digital, print, video, and motion — partnering with scientists, subject matter experts, and senior leadership to translate complex genomic research into clear, accessible visuals.

What I do

My work spans concept-to-completion design and production: digital and print campaigns, multimedia content, motion graphics, infographics, video, photography, and web content. I bring together creative direction, technical execution, and a deep understanding of how scientific and federal audiences consume information.

Where I’ve worked

  • NHGRI / National Institutes of Health

    Senior Graphic Designer / Digital Information Specialist
    (2022–2025)

  • Kelly Government Services

    NHGRI / NIH (via Kelly Services)
    Visual Information Specialist (2014–2022)

  • Viva Creative

    Rockville, Md
    Graphic Designer (2012–2014)

  • One Economy Corporation

    Washington, D.C.
    Graphic Designer (2008–2012)

At a glance.

  • Credentials

    Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

    Federal background check: Completed and current

    Location: Washington, D.C. Area (open to on-site, hybrid, and remote)

    Education: BA, Graphic Design — Art Institute of Washington, D.C.

    Languages: English (native), Spanish (working proficiency); experienced producing bilingual materials

    Federal experience: Section 508 accessibility, federal branding standards, NIH/HHS visual identity systems

  • Tools

    Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition), DaVinci Resolve, Capture One, Cinema 4D, WordPress, Canva (template systems), Microsoft 365.

How I work

I thrive at the intersection of science and design. My favorite projects have been the ones where a researcher walks me through a complex genomic concept and we figure out together how to make it visual. Whether that becomes an infographic, a 30-second motion piece, a vertical reel for Instagram, or a slide a director uses on the road, strong design is collaborative, audience-aware, and accountable to the truth of the work it represents.

Let’s talk.