Hi there, we are Swapfiets! 👋 The bicycle subscription where you are always assured of a working bicycle. With our iconic blue tire, we're leading the movement to make cities more livable, by providing worry-free biking for all, and being an even more sustainable way of cycling.
As a Graphic Design Intern, you’ll help shape the Swapfiets brand by creating bold, engaging visuals for campaigns, communications, and the streets. Join us and help design the future of mobility!Your next ride starts here:
As the Graphic Design Intern in our Marketing Department at Amsterdam HQ, you’ll be helping to bring Swapfiets’ brand to life through bold, innovative, and visually stunning designs that resonate with our members and reflect our mission to make mobility easy and enjoyable for everyone.
How you pedal us forward:
You will become a part of our internal Creative Team alongside our Graphic Designer, Creative Lead, Copywriter, Content Creator and Creative Project Manager. Next to that you’ll:
Design eye-catching graphics for print and digital platforms, including social media, marketing campaigns, digital advertising, and retail stores.
Work alongside a creative squad of copywriters, designers, content creators, and brand marketers to bring big ideas to life.
Keep up with design trends and push boundaries to keep Swapfiets’ visuals fresh and ahead of the curve.
Fine-tune typography, layouts, and colour palettes to ensure all assets are visually cohesive and impactful.
Help brainstorm concepts that stand out and translate them into designs that connect with our audience.
Execute designs in accordance with our brand guidelines.
You’re studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design (or a similar field) and have a portfolio that shows your ability to think outside the box. Next to that you bring:
Minimum HBO-working and thinking level.
Living in the Amsterdam area or willing to commute (please note that Swapfiets does not offer travel compensation for interns).
Good knowledge of print and digital design execution processes.
You know your way around typography, composition, colour theory, and layout design. Adobe Creative Suite is your playground.
Good knowledge of Figma.
You take initiative, love trying new things, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves.
Collaboration fuels your creativity, and you thrive when bouncing ideas off others.
Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly articulate your ideas, designs, and suggestions.
You sweat the small stuff and always aim for pixel-perfect results.
Efficient at organising and managing project files and assets.
Fluent English speaking and writing skills.
You are available for 6 months.
You can start the internship in October
You can work at least 32 hours per week.
You will be enrolled in a dutch university for the whole duration of the internship!
Benefits for a smooth ride:
Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease) 🚲!
Internship compensation (up to 500 euro per month).
Lots of responsibility, challenging work, and friendly colleagues.
Delicious lunch at the office for a small contribution.
Learning programs developed by our L&D department.
Lots of workshops and inspirational talks.
One day off per year to do voluntary work paid by Swapfiets.
Flexibility in working from home and at our office in Amsterdam.
Procedure
You can now directly apply for this vacancy.
As soon as we think: you've got what it takes to qualify for this position, our team will contact you to check some basic information and ask you about some of your previous successes related to the role.
Next, if we believe there is a match you will be invited for an interview with two of our team members. Great if you have previous work examples to share during the interview.
Are you and Swapfiets still as enthusiastic at the end of the process? Then you will receive an offer to join the Swapfiets team!
Pedaling Towards Inclusivity at Swapfiets!
At Swapfiets, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. While we’re proud of our progress, we know there’s more to do. Research shows underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all requirements, but we don’t check all the boxes either! We value equal opportunity, unique perspectives, and diverse experiences. So, even if you don’t see yourself represented on our team, we encourage you to apply, because when we pedal together, we go further!
Skills Required
- Studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design or a similar field
- Portfolio demonstrating creative design ability
- Minimum HBO working and thinking level
- Living in the Amsterdam area or willing to commute
- Knowledge of print and digital design execution processes
- Knowledge of typography, composition, colour theory, and layout design
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Good knowledge of Figma
- Initiative and willingness to try new things
- Ability to collaborate effectively
- Excellent English communication skills
- Attention to detail and pixel-perfect execution
- Ability to organize and manage project files and assets
- Availability for six months
- Ability to start the internship in October
- Availability for at least 32 hours per week
- Enrollment in a Dutch university for the full internship duration
What We Do
Swapfiets provides a full-service bicycle subscription service, giving members access to bicycles with ongoing maintenance and support across more than 60 cities in nine countries. The company was created after its founders saw students struggling with unreliable bikes. Its model is designed to make cycling more convenient by replacing the hassles of ownership with a dependable, serviced bike available through a recurring subscription.
