Hello, I’m Tarun Batra, a Creative Director and brand designer with a passion for sustainable, culturally rich luxury and storytelling. I love leading multidisciplinary teams to craft cohesive brand experiences that blend Indian artisan heritage with European luxury aesthetics. Over the past two decades I built and steered NALOM, a slow-fashion luxury brand, and led campaigns, photography, and content creation across digital and physical spaces. I focus on human-centered insights, empowering rural women artisans, and turning ideas into seamless customer journeys.…

Tarun Batra

Hello, I’m Tarun Batra, a Creative Director and brand designer with a passion for sustainable, culturally rich luxury and storytelling. I love leading multidisciplinary teams to craft cohesive brand experiences that blend Indian artisan heritage with European luxury aesthetics. Over the past two decades I built and steered NALOM, a slow-fashion luxury brand, and led campaigns, photography, and content creation across digital and physical spaces. I focus on human-centered insights, empowering rural women artisans, and turning ideas into seamless customer journeys.…

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Hello, I’m Tarun Batra, a Creative Director and brand designer with a passion for sustainable, culturally rich luxury and storytelling. I love leading multidisciplinary teams to craft cohesive brand experiences that blend Indian artisan heritage with European luxury aesthetics.

Over the past two decades I built and steered NALOM, a slow-fashion luxury brand, and led campaigns, photography, and content creation across digital and physical spaces. I focus on human-centered insights, empowering rural women artisans, and turning ideas into seamless customer journeys.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at Concept X, Germany
August 1, 2021 - Present
Leading a creative team of 6-7 professionals on diverse projects including the Westfalen AG 100th Anniversary celebratory event for 5,000 guests across two locations, social media campaigns raising awareness for the war in Ukraine, and environmental campaigns like 'Create Ideas Not Waste' for the City of Münster. Managed B2B campaigns introducing inventory and supply chain software for INFORM Technologies Germany. Successfully executed employer branding campaigns for CARITAS Rheine and led a generative AI visual workshop showcasing prompt engineering.
Creative Director at Havas Worldwide Muscat (Asha Advocacy & Marketing LLC), Oman
July 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Led a creative team of 10-12 professionals on multi-media projects including a lead generation campaign for Nissan Motors during the 2018 Middle East oil crisis that increased engagement. Worked across automotive, FMCG, BFSI, media, telecom, and other sectors delivering innovative campaigns and driving brand success.
Creative Director at Access Leo Burnett, Kenya
December 31, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Led a creative team of 6-7 professionals conceptualizing and designing multimedia communication campaigns for major clients such as Orange Telecom, Brooksid Dairy, and Samsung.
Creative Director (Art) at Ogilvy Africa, Kenya (WPP Company)
May 31, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Managed 6-7 creative professionals, conceptualizing and designing multi-media campaigns for clients including Airtel Telecom, Coca Cola, and Techno Mobile.
Creative Director (Art) at Rediffusion Y & R, India (WPP Company)
January 31, 2012 - August 27, 2025
Directed creative projects in an art director capacity.
Creative Director (Art) at Lowe Scanad (Scangroup Ltd.), Tanzania
May 31, 2011 - August 27, 2025
Led creative direction for multiple advertising projects in Tanzania and Kenya.
Sr. Creative Group Head at Percept/H, Mumbai, India
April 30, 2008 - August 27, 2025
Senior creative leadership role overseeing major campaigns and creative direction.
Sr. Art Director at RK Swamy/BBDO, Mumbai, India
August 31, 2003 - August 27, 2025
Led art direction and creative design efforts.
Sr. Visualiser at Creative Unit (Pvt.) Ltd., Mumbai, India
April 30, 2000 - August 27, 2025
Visualiser role creating compelling advertising visuals.
Founder & Creative Director at NALOM – Luxury Fashion Brand (Germany & India)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and lead end-to-end development of a slow-fashion luxury brand with a focus on sustainability, cultural heritage, and empowering rural women artisans.
Creative Director at CONCEPT X
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Led a creative team of 6–7 professionals on diverse projects; developed the brand identity; directed campaigns and content, including social media campaigns and event branding.
Creative Director at Havas World Wide Muscat
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019
Led a multidisciplinary creative team on global campaigns; drove concept development, production, and delivery for diverse clients; managed client relationships.
Creative Director (Art) at Ogilvy Africa
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013
Managed 6–7 creative professionals; conceived and delivered multi-media campaigns for Airtel, Coca-Cola and Techno Mobile.
Creative Director (Art) at Rediffusion Y&R
July 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Led creative direction for major campaigns; contributed to multi-disciplinary advertising and brand initiatives.
Creative Director (Art) at Lowe Scangroup Ltd.
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011
Led a team delivering integrated campaigns for regional clients including Airtel and Coca-Cola, driving brand storytelling across media.
Sr. Creative Group Head at Percept/H
May 1, 2003 - April 1, 2008
Oversaw creative teams, developed campaigns for diverse clients, and led concept development and production oversight.
Sr. Art Director at R K Swamy / BBDO
August 1, 2000 - August 1, 2003
Led art direction on major brand campaigns; collaborated with copywriters and production teams.
Founder & Creative Director at NALOM – Luxury Fashion Brand
August 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and launched Nalom, a slow-fashion luxury brand presenting hand-painted Indian art forms on handwoven silk scarves; built end-to-end brand with a focus on sustainability, cultural heritage, and empowering rural women artisans.
Creative Director at Concept X (Germany)
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Led a creative team of 6-7 professionals on diverse projects and campaigns, including the 100th anniversary of Westfalen AG, social media strategy, and integrated brand storytelling.
Creative Director at Havas Worldwide Muscat, Oman
December 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019
Led a creative team (10-12 professionals) on diverse projects, including Nissan lead-generation campaigns and multi-media communication during the Middle East market challenges.
Creative Director at Leo Burnett Kenya
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Led creative teams on major campaigns for key clients; concept development and execution across media.
Creative Director (Art) at Ogilvy Africa, Kenya (WPP)
July 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013
Managed art direction for regional campaigns; contributed to multi-disciplinary creative teams.
Creative Director (Art) at Lowe Scangroup Ltd., Kenya
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011
Led creative teams across campaigns; developed brand identities and marketing collateral.
Sr. Creative Group Head at Percept/H, Mumbai, India
May 1, 2003 - April 1, 2008
Led creative groups and high-profile campaigns; supervised teams across multiple marketing channels.
Sr. Art Director at RK Swamy/BBDO, Mumbai, India
August 1, 2000 - August 1, 2003
Art direction for major campaigns; collaboration with copywriters and production teams.
Creative Director (Art) at Ogilvy Africa (Kenya)
March 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013
Led a cross-border creative team; conceptualized and produced multi-media campaigns for major clients including Orange, Brookside Dairy, and Samsung.
Creative Director (Art) at Rediffusion Y&R (WPP Company), India
July 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012
Led a team of 6-7 creatives; developed and executed cross-channel campaigns and brand communications.
Creative Director (Art) at Lowe Africa / McCann Erickson (Scangroup Ltd.)
May 1, 2008 - April 30, 2011
Led creative teams across East Africa; crafted multi-market campaigns for major brands.
Sr. Art Director at RK Swamy / BBDO, Mumbai, India
August 1, 2000 - August 31, 2003
Art direction for major campaigns; supervised visual concepts across channels.

Education

M.A. Design & Innovation at Brand University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Adv. Diploma in Still Photography at Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, India
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
P.G. Diploma in Advertising & Communication Management at National Institute of Advertising, New Delhi, India
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
B. A. (Hons) English at University of Delhi, India
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
M.A. Design & Innovation at Brand University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
January 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Still Photography at Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, India
January 1, 2000 - August 27, 2025
P.G. Diploma in Advertising & Communication Management at National Institute of Advertising, New Delhi, India
January 1, 1999 - August 27, 2025
B.A. (Hons) English at University of Delhi, India
January 1, 1996 - August 27, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Still Photography at Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
PG Diploma in Advertising & Communication Management at National Institute of Advertising
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
BA (Hons) English at University of Delhi
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Advanced Diploma in Still Photography at Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising & Communications Management at National Institute of Advertising
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English at University of Delhi
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Advanced Diploma in Still Photography at Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, India
January 1, 2000 - February 19, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising & Communication Management at National Institute of Advertising, New Delhi, India
January 1, 1999 - February 19, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English at University of Delhi, India
January 1, 1996 - February 19, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Still Photography
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising & Communications Management
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Telecommunications, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing

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Experience Level