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Hi, I’m Olusoji Solarin, a Nigerian-American fashion designer blending sharp silhouettes with cultural nuance and a functional approach to design. For 8+ years I’ve led concept development, technical drawing, pattern making, and trend forecasting, driving collections from initial idea through final production with a hands-on, collaborative mindset. Based in Berlin, I lead design and art direction for cohesive visual narratives across lookbooks, campaigns, and private-label development, while partnering with factories to ensure quality and on-time delivery. My work has been recognized with MBFW Global Talent Award, Berlin Senate BFw Grant, and high-profile collaborations with Nike x Dazed and Adidas x Zalando.…Hi, I’m Olusoji Solarin, a Nigerian-American fashion designer blending sharp silhouettes with cultural nuance and a functional approach to design. For 8+ years I’ve led concept development, technical drawing, pattern making, and trend forecasting, driving collections from initial idea through final production with a hands-on, collaborative mindset. Based in Berlin, I lead design and art direction for cohesive visual narratives across lookbooks, campaigns, and private-label development, while partnering with factories to ensure quality and on-time delivery. My work has been recognized with MBFW Global Talent Award, Berlin Senate BFw Grant, and high-profile collaborations with Nike x Dazed and Adidas x Zalando.

Olusoji Solarin

Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, +4

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Hi, I’m Olusoji Solarin, a Nigerian-American fashion designer blending sharp silhouettes with cultural nuance and a functional approach to design. For 8+ years I’ve led concept development, technical drawing, pattern making, and trend forecasting, driving collections from initial idea through final production with a hands-on, collaborative mindset. Based in Berlin, I lead design and art direction for cohesive visual narratives across lookbooks, campaigns, and private-label development, while partnering with factories to ensure quality and on-time delivery. My work has been recognized with MBFW Global Talent Award, Berlin Senate BFw Grant, and high-profile collaborations with Nike x Dazed and Adidas x Zalando.…Hi, I’m Olusoji Solarin, a Nigerian-American fashion designer blending sharp silhouettes with cultural nuance and a functional approach to design. For 8+ years I’ve led concept development, technical drawing, pattern making, and trend forecasting, driving collections from initial idea through final production with a hands-on, collaborative mindset. Based in Berlin, I lead design and art direction for cohesive visual narratives across lookbooks, campaigns, and private-label development, while partnering with factories to ensure quality and on-time delivery. My work has been recognized with MBFW Global Talent Award, Berlin Senate BFw Grant, and high-profile collaborations with Nike x Dazed and Adidas x Zalando.

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Hi, I’m Olusoji Solarin, a Nigerian-American fashion designer blending sharp silhouettes with cultural nuance and a functional approach to design. For 8+ years I’ve led concept development, technical drawing, pattern making, and trend forecasting, driving collections from initial idea through final production with a hands-on, collaborative mindset. Based in Berlin, I lead design and art direction for cohesive visual narratives across lookbooks, campaigns, and private-label development, while partnering with factories to ensure quality and on-time delivery. My work has been recognized with MBFW Global Talent Award, Berlin Senate BFw Grant, and high-profile collaborations with Nike x Dazed and Adidas x Zalando.

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English

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Work Experience

Lead Designer & Art Director at Soji Solarin

May 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025

Design and direction of seasonal collections; develop and implement brand strategies, aligning business goals with creative vision; conduct research, forecast trends, source fabrics, and manage production processes; supervised production for campaigns and lookbooks, ensuring quality control; fostered relationships with retail partners and collaborators to expand brand reach.

Freelance Technical Designer at Ottolinger

April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019

Created and refined technical sketches, ensuring flawless execution for brand collections and private clients; organized and maintained a comprehensive archive of tech packs; collaborated closely with Product Development teams to address and resolve fit, construction, and technical challenges; communicated with overseas manufacturers to resolve fit and quality issues; assisted with fittings, photoshoots and designing of private labels.

Assistant Technical Designer at Colosseum Athletics

September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Created and maintained tech packs; updates CADs in the PLM software; maintain lab dips and manage the development process of company product lines; communicated daily with overseas manufacturers to resolve fit and quality issues; assisted with fittings, photoshoots and designing of private labels.

Freelance Technical Designer at Ottolinger

August 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019

Developed and refined technical sketches to ensure clear handover from design to production; maintained detailed tech pack archives for brand collections and private clients; collaborated closely with Product Development teams to resolve fit and construction issues; ensured construction details, measurements, and materials aligned with brand standards through to production.

Assistant Technical Designer at Colosseum Athletics

June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017

Created and maintained tech packs; updates CADs in the PLM software; maintained lab dips and managed the development process of company product lines; communicated daily with overseas manufacturers to resolve fit and quality issues; assisted with fittings, photoshoots and designing of private labels.