Graphic Designer

Join the blue tire movement at Swapfiets!

Are you ready to join the blue tire movement?

Hi, we are Swapfiets! 👋

The world’s 1st bike subscription where you bike, and we take care of the rest. Our mission? Making cities more liveable and sustainable by giving everyone a “worry-free bike”. Do you see a challenge instead of a problem and are you able to move quickly? Then you are ready for the Swapfiets adventure!

As the full time Graphic Designer in our Brand & Creative team at Amsterdam HQ, you’ll be helping to bring Swapfiets’ brand to life through bold, innovative, and visually stunning designs.

Start rolling up your sleeves!

Are you a creative and driven graphic designer with a passion for content? If so, we want you to join our in-house creative team at Swapfiets! As a rapidly growing company with a startup mindset, we are always seeking new and innovative ways to grow our online and offline brand presence. That's where you come in. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, and a big team player, with great design skills to help bring our brand to life.

How you pedal us forward!

As a Graphic Designer at Swapfiets, you will create engaging designs and content for all our channels. This includes a variety of formats such as digital advertising campaigns, landing pages and web banners, newsletters & email journeys, slide decks, retail materials, OOH and social posts (static, GIFs, video). You will also:

• Collaborate with our Creative Lead, copywriter, content creator, and marketers to deliver integrated campaigns in line with our communication strategy;
• Turn creative briefs into sharp, engaging designs that are on-brand and channel-optimised across multiple markets;
• Contribute to ideation, shaping concepts and activations with the brand & creative team.
• Act as a guardian of our brand identity, ensuring consistent, high-quality assets.
• Partner with the Project Manager and Copywriter to prioritise and streamline workflows.
• Stay ahead of design and social trends, keeping our brand fresh, relevant, and inspiring;
• Work closely with external agencies and freelancers, providing design input and feedback;
• Confidently pitch and present your design ideas to internal stakeholders.

The gear you need!

• 4-5 years of design experience (agency or in-house) working across digital, social, and print.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication, or a relevant field;
• A strong portfolio that shows a balance of creativity, craft, and commercial impact;
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and strong skills in Figma.
• A sharp eye for detail, strong typography skills, and understanding of how design drives performance.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with a positive, collaborative mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English. (Dutch, German, Danish, or French is a plus);
• Available 40 hours a week and be in our HQ office a minimum of 3 days/week to help build a brand that users love.
• Bonus points for familiarity with: Celtra AI (for building performance ads and dynamic content), Framer (web and interactive design), motion design and/or video editing skills (After Effects, Premiere Pro or similar).

Benefits for a smooth ride!

• Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease) 🚲!
• 32 vacation days;
• A pension plan and a discount on your health insurance;
• MacBook or a Windows laptop (your choice);
• Lots of responsibility, challenging work, and friendly colleagues;
• Travel allowance (if you live more than 11 km away from the office—otherwise you’ll just use your Swapfiets, right? 😎);
• Delicious lunch at the office for a small contribution;
• Urban Sports Club for Business arrangement (to promote your healthy lifestyle!);
• 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 2 days from home and 3 days at our office at the Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam.

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!

Highlighted Perks

• Free Swapfiets
• Fun working culture
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive team
• Learning opportunities

Why you should ride with us

Working at Swapfiets means joining the ride of your life. We pedal with purpose, knowing our work drives real impact for people, cities, and the planet. With a supportive team, open communication, and a flat structure, you’ll always have others cheering you on. As we move fast and tackle the unexpected twists along the way, we make sure the journey stays exciting, rewarding, and, most importantly, fun!

Employee stories

‘’The ability to improve lives through simple yet effective solutions is something I find very fulfilling”

Lea Store Associate in Oldenburg, DE

“The whole atmosphere is enjoyable, I had fun in all the teams that I was part of.”

Justin Store & Field Manager in Rotterdam, NL

“I've worked in various places, and this culture really sets itself apart”

Rory Country Manager UK

“Although Swapfiets works globally, it still feels warm & local.”

Bram Warehouse Manager in Groningen, NL