Art Directtion
+ creative operations

I direct the creative and shape the conditions that help it succeed.

I’m an Art Director and Creative Operations leader who brings ideas, people and processes together. I build strong creative teams, practical systems and memorable work without losing the human side of making it.

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  • 5 TO 50+

    Studio growth across creative and develpment teams while mentoring juniors to director positions

  • $2M+

    Annual agency revenue generated through strategic campaign delivery, including creative direction and ops

  • $5M+

    Raised for Canadian charities through licensed sports and music partnerships

Selected work

EXPERIENTIAL + DIGITAL

AWS Kiro Scavenger Hunt @ Re:Invent 2025
Creative Lead + End-to-End Producer

Turning a paper scavenger hunt into a live digital conference experience in fourteen days.

Art direction + product design

The tragically Hip Collection
Lead Designer

Creating commemorative art worthy of a defining moment in Canadian music.

Creative OpErationS

HPE Channel Partner Podcast Program
Creative Operations Lead

Hundreds of assets. More than 20 brands. One month. No team burnout.

BRAND STRATEGY + WEB

Abolute Rubbish
Brand Strategist + Web Designer

Repositioning a handcrafted reclamation label so the brand finally reflected the value of the work.

Creative + OpS

Lenovo 360 Accelerator
Creative Director + Product Manager

Adapting a proven product to launch a multi-path cobranded channel partner portal in sixty days with one developer.

Brand + experience deisgn

c-suite creative
Founder + Creative Director

Building screen-free creative experiences that give adults permission to make without pressure.

How I work

make

I started my career reproducing museum artifacts and later designed licensed collections for some of Canada’s most recognized sports and music brands. That foundation taught me to respect craft, understand cultural context and care about the details people remember.

lead

I’ve led multidisciplinary teams across design, development, strategy and production. My approach combines clear creative direction with the trust, feedback and structure people need to do their best work.

build

I create the workflows behind the work, from briefs and workbacks to approvals, resourcing and AI-supported production. The goal is not process for process’s sake. It is better thinking, smoother collaboration and stronger creative.

  • “Courtney has a rare knack for creating structure in fast-paced environments, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. She’s proactive, solutions-focused, and always a few steps ahead — a true anchor for any production team.”

    Bia Breves | Art Director + Graphic Designer

  • "Over the last six years, Courtney has sent me well defined projects of every size. Her organized briefs, rapid responses, and empathetic leadership keep teams focused and deadlines intact. Courtney combines sharp strategic insight with exceptional people skills—making every collaboration smooth, efficient, and genuinely enjoyable."

    Olivier Ferland | Founder @ Elabo

  • "Courtney is a standout leader who continuously improves how we work. Since I began working with her, she has implemented tools and processes that boost efficiency and ease daily operations. She actively engages with teams, whether welcoming new hires or sharing inspiring and creative ideas. Courtney inspires loyalty and elevates everyone around her. She is a true asset to any organization."

    Fu-Chieh Yao | Email Developer

  • "Courtney has been my client for the past 3 years and she is a pleasure to work with. As one of her vendors, she treats me fairly and respectfully every time. She is organized and clear in what she wants, and handles every interaction as a true partnership."

    Curtis Cockburn | Account Director @ Freelancers Unlimited Inc.

creating without a brief

My personal art practice explores love, gender, shame and power through mixed media collage. I like to play with paint, textiles and found imagery, especially from old books.

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