Courtney Kissane
New York
Summary
Accomplished Creative Producer and Casting Director with a strong focus on streamlining production processes and enhancing team collaboration. Expertise in managing diverse projects, including editorial features and advertising campaigns, while fostering relationships with top talent. Committed to achieving high creative standards and efficient project execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Director
BEYOND NOISE
New York
12.2025 - Current
- Sourced and commissioned emerging and industry-leading photographers and directors, enhancing visual storytelling for editorial and digital features.
- Managed 10-15 concurrent photo shoots, coordinating schedules, deliverables, and credits to ensure timely project execution.
- Streamlined team communication and workflows between London and New York offices, fostering collaboration across projects.
Producer & Casting Director
Freelance
New York
11.2019 - Current
- Conducted full-service castings for campaigns, digital advertising, presentations, and e-commerce, collaborating with brands such as JV8 inc., Zara, Thom Browne, Vince, and Coach to ensure targeted talent selection.
- Executive produced and line-produced photo and video advertising campaigns for notable clients including Coach and Vince, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
- Editorial features and covers include Interview Magazine, Vogue Italia and DUST China.
Sr. Producer & Talent Manager
LUMIEN Creative
New York
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Produced creative projects, including events, editorial content, and photo shoots, ensuring high-quality execution.
- Negotiate contracts, usage rights, and fees up to $300K, ensuring compliance with brand and legal standards for high profile talent.
- Coordinated creative direction, styling, photography, and postproduction for test shoots, enhancing visibility for emerging models.
- Managed and tracked agency and bookings department needs, aligning talent development with marketing initiatives.
Senior Producer & Casting Director (Contract)
VINCE
New York
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Led production and casting across multiple seasonal campaigns (Pre-Fall ’22 through Pre-Spring ’24).
- Managed creative budgets and timelines while coordinating on-set production for photo and motion content.
- Collaborated with marketing, creative, and e-commerce teams to align brand messaging and maintain asset consistency.
- Introduced new production systems that enhanced workflow efficiency and streamlined turnaround times.
Director, Creative Production & Casting
BARNEYS NEW YORK
New York
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Directed production and casting for digital, print, and e-commerce content, ensuring alignment with brand vision.
- Partnered with Art and Marketing Directors to produce cohesive brand visuals and elevate digital experience.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts while overseeing creative execution from pre-production through delivery.
- Mentored junior producers, overseeing shoot operations and tracking budget to enhance project outcomes.
Senior Manager, Creative Production & Casting
BARNEYS NEW YORK
New York
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed production schedules and budgets ($14K–$200K) for photo and advertising campaigns to ensure timely delivery and adherence to financial parameters.
- Coordinated calendars, contracts, and deliverables across creative and marketing departments to streamline project workflow and enhance collaboration.
- Negotiated contracts with agencies, photographers, stylists, and postproduction vendors to secure optimal terms and maintain project quality.
Advertising & Bookings Manager
BARNEYS NEW YORK
New York
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Produced advertising and digital campaigns that increased online traffic by 20% and conversions by 7%.
- Created and managed creative briefs, delivering projects on budget and on schedule.
- Coordinated production logistics for crew, travel, permits, insurance, and billing to ensure seamless project execution.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project management
- Production Budgeting
- Budget management
- Vendor Management
- Contract negotiation
- Talent Management
- Scheduling Tools
- Project Tracking Systems
- Asana
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Talent management
Timeline
Photo Director
BEYOND NOISE
12.2025 - Current
Sr. Producer & Talent Manager
LUMIEN Creative
07.2024 - 03.2026
Senior Producer & Casting Director (Contract)
VINCE
12.2021 - 04.2023
Producer & Casting Director
Freelance
11.2019 - Current
Director, Creative Production & Casting
BARNEYS NEW YORK
01.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Manager, Creative Production & Casting
BARNEYS NEW YORK
01.2018 - 12.2019
Advertising & Bookings Manager
BARNEYS NEW YORK
01.2014 - 12.2018