Urmila Nandan

Urmila Nandan is Creative Manager at Ruder Finn Atteline in Dubai, where she oversees creative projects and design while helping establish the structure and foundations of the agency’s creative function.

Her work spans creative strategy and direction, art direction, campaign concepts, visual storytelling, presentation design, and social and digital content. She also supports pitches and leads day-to-day creative output across the team.

With 10 years of experience in Dubai, Urmila began her career in PR and marketing within hospitality, working with Atlantis, Dubai Golf and Radisson Hotel Group. In 2019, she transitioned into the creative field as a photographer and progressed into creative leadership. Her experience spans luxury, hospitality and agency environments, working with regional and international clients including Landmark Group, Leica Camera, Fitness First, Betty Crocker, Amazon and Commercial Bank of Dubai.

She holds degrees in PR & Communications and Journalism and helped establish the marketing department at Radisson Blu Ajman. Her early interest in visual storytelling was recognized through a regional university photography award. Today, her creative approach centers on culturally relevant storytelling and translating complex ideas into compelling visuals. Outside work, she has a strong interest in music, history, cooking and travel.