This week two Nike employees paid a visit to Thomas Jefferson University's textile design students. Andrew Croll, Product Design Recruiter, and Nate Van Hook, Senior Footwear Designer and 2003 Industrial Design Jefferson Alum joined the graduate and undergraduate students for a presentation about the company. This was a rare opportunity for students to speak personally to the Nike representatives about the internship program, employment opportunities, what Nike looks for in a candidate, and life at their headquarters just outside of Portland, OR.
In the past, Nike has recruited several Textile Design students for their 12-week paid summer internship program and many eventually turned into full time offers. Nike seeks out Thomas Jefferson University students for their passion for design and innovative ideas.
"We want to see how you go to the next level. How can you guys challenge and introduce tensions to our company," Andrew Croll asks as he explains what drives Nike's quest for fresh ideas and creativity. "Nike is always in motion."
"I think what I find so cool about working for Nike is that I'm kind of seeing the future. I'm wearing the shoes that I designed two years ago," Jefferson industrial design alum says as he shows off his colorful kicks.