Tej Malhotra
(781) 400-6777 | tbmalhot@syr.edu | LinkedIn
Awards:
2025 Graphis New Talent Silver Award - Apple Airpods Pro, “Discover Your Happy Place”
2025 Graphis New Talent Honorable Mention - Dr Pepper, “Everyone Has Secrets”
2025 Winner - International Advertising Capstone Competition for Back Market
2024 Ads of the World - Expo, “Some Mistakes Are Permanent”
2024 Ads of the World - Apple Airpods Pro,“Discover Your Happy Place”
2024 Ads of the World - Dr Pepper, “Everyone Has Their Secrets”
Fall 2023 Best Overall Account & Best Creative Account, TNH Advertising Agency
Objective:
Recent Newhouse graduate seeking an Art Director or Creative Internship role at an agency known for
bold, idea-driven work. I aim to bring strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and a collaborative
spirit to a creative team pushing boundaries.
bold, idea-driven work. I aim to bring strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and a collaborative
spirit to a creative team pushing boundaries.
Education:
Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
B.S. Degree May 2025
Major: Advertising
Minor: Sociology
Dean's list: 2022 - 2024
Experience:
Art Director
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 | TNH Advertising Agency | Syracuse University
•Developed and executed social media content for clients such as Feast Coast Hospitality & Design and VOTR
•Leveraged skills in Photoshop, Canva, and Instagram to craft visually compelling content that met client expectations
•Contributed creative insights during photoshoots to ensure the visual integrity of the campaigns
Art Director
Spring 2025 | Advertising Capstone Competition| Syracuse University
•Led creative for the winning campaign selected by Back Market in an
international capstone competition
international capstone competition
•Conceptualized a dystopian, Black Mirror–inspired campaign critiquing
tech overconsumption and e-waste
tech overconsumption and e-waste
•Worked with an intercultural team to ensure messaging resonated across global markets
•Recognized for bold storytelling and strategic depth
Digital Content Generator Intern
Summer 2024 | Smartweave | Boston, ma (remote)
•Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 25 experts to advance Smartweave’s brand
presence in the personalized connective tissue repair industry
presence in the personalized connective tissue repair industry
•Designed and managed website content, boosting informational clarity and user experience
•Assisted in media coverage efforts, contributing to Smartweave’s feature in Venture Capitalist Post
•Led the creation and personalization of LinkedIn content tailored to investor and startup audiences
Sports NFT Marketing & Journalism Intern
Summer | 2022 Veryverse.ai | Boston, ma (remote)
•Conducted in-depth research on Sports NFT sales, communities, and market trends
•Produced engaging and informative blog posts on Reddit, distilling complex
information into compelling narratives
information into compelling narratives
•Led the conceptualization and creation of a storyboard for a VeryVerse.ai video
ad campaign
ad campaign
Philanthropy and Community Service Chair
Spring 2024 | ΣAE Fraternity, Delta Chapter | Syracuse University
•Organized and led a 5K run with 200+ participants, raising $6,000+ for Children’s Miracle Network
•Executed semester-long community engagement initiatives including food drives and volunteer partnerships
•Onboarded and advised the incoming Philanthropy Chair and Committee after my term ended
Skills:
•Adobe Photoshop•Adobe InDesign •Adobe After Effects•Adobe Illustrator
•Adobe Premier Pro•Microsoft Suite•Google Workspace•MRI Simmons
•Global Web Index •Hubspot•LinkedIn•Instagram•TikTok•Facebook•Twitter/X
AI: Adobe Firefly•DALL-E•Runway Ai