Does the designer necessarily have to be in the DR? I know a dominicana who's an excellent designer, but she lives in Staten Island, NY, yet still does work for clients in the DR. She's a participant on this board -- Linamia. She did my website for me (not sure I can mention its name on the board -- that's up to Robert) and I am quite pleased with the results. Just thought you might want to know. Even if you are set on giving the work to a local designer, you might still want to PM her, as she knows several designers in the DR she sometimes collaborates with.
Regards,
Keith