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How Greg Snagged A Nike Internship
- Greg Jackson landed a Nike internship by persistently emailing a recruiter and showing an apparel project outside the required class.
- He flew to Portland, spent five years at Nike, traveled to factories in Asia, and learned fast iterative product development firsthand.
Why Tech Packs Matter More Than Pretty Sketches
- Nike taught Greg efficiency and the importance of translating inspiration into clear, factory-ready tech packs.
- He contrasts school renderings with on-the-job speed, and stresses tech packs as the blueprint factories need to produce garments.
From Upcycled Hats To Jay-Z Wearing A Jacket
- After leaving Nike in 2017, Greg experimented with upcycling parachutes into dyed bucket hats and harnesses to avoid waste.
- He later shifted to making slim, monochrome technical-formal pieces; a CCM buyer picked up his jacket and Jay-Z wore one on stage.