HONOR invests in the workforce of tomorrow with Affinity and Grey by launching Stand Out With HONOR Program

• HONOR launches #StandOutWithHONOR global creative program at hihonor.com, which will invite young people to take part in the ultimate job interview, for the chance to earn a four-week paid internship at the leading creative agency Grey.

[London, UK – 28 October, 2020] – Global technology brand HONOR today announced it is launching the HONOR Academy ‘Stand Out With HONOR’ global creative program at hihonor.com. ‘Stand Out With HONOR’ invites young people to take part in a series of challenges to showcase their creavity for the chance to win a HONOR MagicBook and earn a four-week paid internship at Grey in the U.K. and in Germany. HONOR is also partnering with creative graphics software company Affinity to launch a series of video tutorials to help students take their job hunting skills and CVs to the next level, empowered by the HONOR MagicBook.

Launched in 2020, HONOR Academy is dedicated to helping young people and students to stay productive, master new skills and unleash their creativity by offering exclusive learning and development opportunities. Following the success of HONOR Academy, HONOR is launching the ‘Stand Out With HONOR’ global creative program to encourage more creativity and to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young people to get directly in front of creative business leaders and showcase why they have what it takes to earn the coveted internship.

George Zhao, President of HONOR said: “2020 is a year filled with uncertainty and for those fresh out of university, competition for jobs is tougher than ever. Through our Stand Out with HONOR creative program with Affinity and Grey, we want to help young people take full advantage of their own creativity and utilise tech tools like the HONOR MagicBook Series to get a head start, by helping them stand out from the crowd and make a winning first impression.”

How to Apply:

To be in the running to earn this amazing internship opportunity¹, candidates are invited to submit a piece of artwork that represents their most creative self and who they are as a person from 28 October 6pm CET to 11 November 2020 to www.honor.com/global/events/stand-out-with-honor/.

Only the most creative applications will impress the judges, so take this chance to shine! In addition to the internship opportunity with a global creative agency, participants also have the chance to win an HONOR MagicBook Pro or the all-new HONOR Watch ES smartwatch (please visit www.honor.com/global/events/stand-out-with-honor/ for more information on how to apply).

Industry Experts and Artists Help Students Take Their Creativity to The Next Level

Kicking off the partnership, HONOR and Affinity have teamed up with a number of artists and designers including Scott Balmer, Peter Greenwood and David Daniels on a series of creative tutorials, sharing top tips and tricks for giving your CV’s a creative edge. From the smoothest, fastest photo editing and graphic design software to the most powerful publishing software, the Affinity creative suite push the boundaries of what's possible with creative technology. Paired with the HONOR MagicBook, students will be able to boost their creativity and enhance their content to a professional standard.

HONOR has also brought together some of Europe’s most influential creatives to judge the applications and give young people unparalleled advice on how to break into the industry. The expert panel of mentors include Laura Jordan Bambach (Chief Creative Officer, Grey London), Francisca Maass (Chief Creative Officer, Grey Hamburg), Pete Way (Creative Director, BCW), Tristan Macherel (Executive Creative Director, Landor Europe) and Christian Bracht, (CEO of Sleek Magazine).

HONOR MagicBook Series: Designed to Unleash Your Creativity

Whether you’re studying or working remotely or are looking to virtually connect with friends and family, the HONOR MagicBook Series helps take your creativity to the next level.

The HONOR MagicBook Pro, pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10 and powered by AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, has all the all the power needed to create and breeze through heavy duty tasks, whether it’s photo editing or 3D rendering, thanks to the advanced processor. There’s no compromise to battery life—the HONOR MagicBook Pro gets up to 11 hours of productivity on a single charge.

The stunning 16.1-inch FullView display makes it perfect for viewing photos, movies and browsing the web as well as for applying for new roles. With a smaller footprint, measuring at just 369 x 234 x 16.9 mm, its compact and lightweight design makes the HONOR MagicBook Pro perfect for today’s flexible workforce and students, allowing users to work on the go, wherever they may be.

For something even more compact, the HONOR MagicBook 14 and 15 enhance the computing experience with a stunning minimalist design and a FullView display, all packed into in a slim and lightweight body.

The HONOR MagicBook Pro (16+512GB) is available now from £849.99, whilst you can pick up the HONOR MagicBook 14 (8+256GB) and HONOR MagicBook 15 (8+256GB) from £549.99 - kitted out with all the pro tools and power you need, without the hefty price tag.

To find out more visit hihonor.com and discover how you can #StandOutWithHONOR. Find information below and you can get free gifts before end of November. ²

Expert mentor bios include:

• Laura Jordan Bambach, Chief Creative Officer, Grey (London): For over 20 years, Laura has enhanced the advertising industry through her fresh and pioneering spirit. Combining deep technical skill, with her innate human understanding and passion for storytelling, Laura is recognised globally as an innovator and industry leader, described by The Guardian as “a digital female icon”.

• Francisca Maass, Chief Creative Officer, Grey (Hamburg): Francisca is a dynamic and goal-oriented creative. Prior to joining Grey, she was Managing Director at thjnk and has held creative roles at Jung von Matt and Serviceplan. She was Spokeswoman of the Executive Committee of the CommClubs Bavaria and is a member of the Art Directors Club Germany.

• Pete Way, Creative Director, BCW (London): Pete is an award-winning senior creative and executive producer who has spent 20 years working with both agencies and brands. He was recently voted in the 2020 top ten Creative Directors in the UK and PR Power List by PR Week.

• Tristan Macherel, Executive Creative Director, Landor (Europe): Tristan is Executive Creative Director of Landor Europe, driving innovation and creative excellence across the region. Since joining Landor in 2012, the agency has become one of the most highly awarded in the world. Tristan frequently judges at international awards, including Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

• Christian Bracht, CEO of Sleek Magazine (Berlin): A magazine connoisseur, Christian is the founder of Sleek Magazine, Europe’s leading voice on art, fashion and photography. He has spent over 20 years working in the advertising industry, including stints at Scholz & Friends.

¹ Two placement opportunities available; one with Grey UK and one with Grey Germany. Applicants must be 18 or over and have the right to work in the EU.
² Price and offer varies in each country, please refer to the Hihonor Store.