Jessica Owusu-Afriyie

About Jessica Owusu-Afriyie

I don’t just design fashion products—I build businesses. For 20 years, I’ve taken ideas off sketchpads and turned them into multimillion-dollar brands. As Founder of Suite Creative Studio, I’ve launched 60+ labels across intimates, shapewear, swimwear, and activewear, and scaled one from $1.8M to +$25M in under three years.My edge? I bridge the gap between creative innovation and operational execution. From underwire engineering and shapewear fit systems to global sourcing across five continents, I know how to make beautiful ideas profitable. Clients trust me to negotiate tough deals, design supply chains that actually work, and deliver product on time without compromise.If you’re a brand looking for growth, efficiency, and product that performs—I’ve done it, repeatedly, at scale. And I will do it for your brand next. Let\'s get to work!

Experience

1. Founder & President, Fractional Design, Development and Consulting

   Suite Creative Studio

   Jul 2017 — Present · Los Angeles County, CA, US

   As the Founder of Suite Creative Studio, a pioneering fractional apparel design studio, I lead a dynamic team specializing in intimate apparel, including underwire bras and shapewear, alongside delivering unparalleled product design and development solutions across multiple apparel and accessories categories. With a comprehensive skill set spanning manufacturing operations, negotiation, budgeting, and problem-solving, I spearhead strategic initiatives that propel client brands to new heights of success.My expertise in financial planning and budgeting, coupled with a keen eye for brand launches and business consulting, enables clients to achieve sustainable growth and expand into new categories with confidence. Leveraging global sourcing initiatives across five continents, I ensure seamless supply chain management and optimize cost efficiencies without compromising on quality or sustainability.At Suite Creative Studio, I prioritize team building and employee development, cultivating a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Through strategic talent recruitment and mentorship, I nurture high-performing teams capable of delivering innovative solutions and exceeding client expectations.As Founder of Suite Creative Studio, I am dedicated to driving forward-thinking design strategies, fostering client success, and shaping the future of the intimate apparel industry through creativity, innovation, and strategic leadership.Our clients include: DockAToT, TA3 Swim, Tamela Mann Collection, Grand Axis, Nyssa, Okko, Hava, Too Collective, and more!

Education

• Marymount College of Fordham University

  B.A, Fashion Design

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Photoshop
• Textile Design
• Team Management
• Illustrator
• Mood Boards
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Creative Direction
• Intimates
• Tech Packs
• Apparel
• Swimwear
• Trend Analysis
• Styling
• Fashion Illustration
• Print Development
• Trend
• Fabric Development
• Trend Forecasting
• Overseas Sourcing
• Sewing
• Pattern
• Illustration
• Lingerie
• Technical Design
• Pattern Design
• Pattern Development
• Merchandising
• Trend Research
• Trims
• Garment Fitting
• Fashion Design
• Trend Researching
• Fitting
• Fit
• Underwear
• Draping
• Private Label