Art Commission Managing Virtual Assistant for Hire

Managed Creative Workflow & Liaison

Focus on the Canvas.
We'll Manage the Queue.

Art commissions are 20% drawing and 80% admin. Get a dedicated Art Commission VA to clarify briefs, manage waitlists, track PayPal invoices, and handle revision requests—fully managed by Sagedoer.

Proficient in Top Artist Operations Stacks

Artistree
PayPal / Stripe
Discord Ops
Trello / Notion
Social Liaisons

Protect Your Creative Energy

Managers of professional illustrators spend 4+ hours a day on "Non-Art" tasks. We provide the leverage to flip that ratio so you can spend your best hours drawing.

Brief Clarification

Acting as the buffer. We ensure clients provide high-res refs, clear color palettes, and specific requirements before you ever touch your stylus.

Waitlist & Queue Mgmt

Handling the 50+ DM requests. We organize your Trello/Notion queue, collect deposits, and communicate realistic start dates to eager clients.

Invoicing & Payouts

Generating PayPal/Stripe invoices, tracking settled payments, and managing "Chargeback Defense" by documenting delivery and communication logs.

Revision Triage

Filtering client feedback. We translate vague requests ("Make it pop") into technical instructions and enforce your "Paid Revision" policy.

Portfolio & Asset Care

Organizing your source files, uploading finished pieces to ArtStation/Instagram, and managing your digital gumroad/patreon stores.

Contract Enforcement

Ensuring clients adhere to "Personal Use Only" or "Commercial License" terms, and handling copyright violation reports if your art is stolen.

Artist working in studio

20+ Hrs/Wk

Average Artist Time Reclaimed

The Managed Liaison Advantage.

Standard freelancers don't understand the creative process or the sensitivity of "Artist-Client" relationships. Sagedoer provides the professional layer needed to grow your brand.

Free PM Quality Audits

Your VA manages the inbox, but your Free dedicated Sagedoer Project Manager audits their replies for tone and accuracy to ensure your reputation stays pristine.

Creative Privacy Protocols

Your WIPs (Work in Progress) and client lists are sensitive IP. Our VAs work under strict NDAs and utilize hardware-security protocols to protect your future releases.

Scale for Launch Sprints

Launching a Zine or a Kickstarter? Since you pay strictly for hours worked, you can ramp up VA support during the rush and scale back instantly afterward.

The Commission Lifecycle

A 4-step path to an automated, hands-off studio.

1

Define the Process

Share your commission sheet, TOS, and software access with your PM.

2

Triage Rules

We define "Acceptance Rules" so your VA knows which requests to solve vs. escalate to you.

3

Active Liaison

The VA actively manages the queue and client comms, overseen by your Project Manager.

Verify & Bill

Receive your weekly status report. You pay strictly for the VA's direct output hours.

Premium Studio Rates

No agency commissions. No platform markups. Just professional creative leverage.

Part-Time Support

20 Hours Per Week

$7 / hour
Est. $560 USD / Month (4 Wks)
  • Pay only for hours of pure work
  • Dedicated Project Manager included
  • Free Quality Control Oversight
  • Zero setup or onboarding fees
  • No monthly memberships
Select Part-Time
Maximum Capacity

Full-Time Support

40 Hours Per Week

$6 / hour
Est. $960 USD / Month (4 Wks)
  • Pay only for hours of pure work
  • Dedicated Project Manager included
  • Free Quality Control Oversight
  • Zero setup or onboarding fees
  • No monthly memberships
Select Full-Time

Commission Management FAQs

How do you securely handle my client payments?
We prioritize financial safety. We recommend setting up your VA with "Analyst" or "Collaborator" permissions in Artistree or PayPal. This allows them to create invoices and track status without ever having the authority to withdraw or transfer funds. You maintain 100% control of your revenue.
Can the VA handle difficult or rude clients?
Yes. Our VAs act as your professional "Agent." They are trained in calm, firm, and empathetic communication. If a client is violating your terms or becoming difficult, the VA handles the de-escalation or refund processing based on your pre-approved studio policy.
What is the role of the free Project Manager?
The PM is your Chief of Operations. They audit the VA’s communication for tone, ensure your queue is being updated correctly, and act as your single point of contact for feedback. You speak to the PM for strategy; they handle the VA’s daily execution details. This layer is free.
Do the VAs help with social media posting?
Absolutely. If you hire a VA for a part-time or full-time block, they can manage your Instagram, Twitter, or Discord community. They can announce "Commission Slots Open," reply to general inquiries, and keep your fans engaged while you work on the art.

Draw More. Admin Less.

Stop spending your creative mental bandwidth on coordination. Let Sagedoer's professional Art Commission Managers hold the details while you hold the brush.