Hire Virtual Assistants for
Screen Printing Businesses.
Eliminate artwork vectorization bottlenecks, SanMar and S&S wholesale blank ordering delays, Printavo work order entry, and customer proof approval chase. Get vetted print shop operations specialists managed by a dedicated Project Manager at $0 additional charge. Starting at just $6/hour.
Dedicated Project Manager
Free Tier $0"I enforce Pantone PMS ink formula checks, cross-verify SanMar warehouse blank stock, review vector separations, and ensure proof approvals before burning screens."
Trusted by Commercial Screen Printers, Merch Shops & Contract Decorators
See how automatic and manual print shop owners eliminate artwork delays, speed up SanMar garment ordering, and keep their automatic presses spinning with SageDoer.
"Customers constantly send us 72 DPI screenshots from Instagram and expect us to print 500 hoodies. Redrawing pixelated jpegs into vector files in Illustrator used to take up my entire evening. Our SageDoer VA vectorizes files, creates virtual mockups, and preps our underbases in hours."
"Ordering blanks from SanMar and S&S Activewear across 4 different regional warehouses to fulfill 30 diverse school spirit wear jobs was burning us out. Our full-time VA at $6/hour builds purchase orders in Printavo, checks inventory stock, and tracks inbound boxes seamlessly."
"The dedicated Project Manager is what makes SageDoer completely distinct from Upwork. In the past, freelancers would send mockups with incorrect neck-label sizing and forget choke settings on white underbases. SageDoer's PM conducts a strict QA check on every single proof before it reaches our customers."
"During back-to-school and November holiday rushes, our press operators would stand around waiting for film positives to be output. SageDoer's assistant pre-separates files in spot colors with registration marks and queues Printavo tickets 48 hours ahead. Our production throughput jumped 35%."
"Customers constantly send us 72 DPI screenshots from Instagram and expect us to print 500 hoodies. Redrawing pixelated jpegs into vector files in Illustrator used to take up my entire evening. Our SageDoer VA vectorizes files, creates virtual mockups, and preps our underbases in hours."
"Ordering blanks from SanMar and S&S Activewear across 4 different regional warehouses to fulfill 30 diverse school spirit wear jobs was burning us out. Our full-time VA at $6/hour builds purchase orders in Printavo, checks inventory stock, and tracks inbound boxes seamlessly."
"The dedicated Project Manager is what makes SageDoer completely distinct from Upwork. In the past, freelancers would send mockups with incorrect neck-label sizing and forget choke settings on white underbases. SageDoer's PM conducts a strict QA check on every single proof before it reaches our customers."
"During back-to-school and November holiday rushes, our press operators would stand around waiting for film positives to be output. SageDoer's assistant pre-separates files in spot colors with registration marks and queues Printavo tickets 48 hours ahead. Our production throughput jumped 35%."
Exact Screen Printing Tasks Handled Daily
From vector redrawing and spot-color film separation to wholesale apparel purchasing and customer proofing, our trained virtual assistants take the administrative and pre-press drag off your shoulders so you keep your manual and automatic presses running at full capacity.
Vector Clean-Up & Color Separations
Turn poor-quality customer artwork into sharp, press-ready film positives.
- Raster-to-Vector Redraws: Converting low-res JPGs and PNGs into clean vector curves in Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
- Spot Color & Simulated Process: Separating complex multi-color designs into individual spot color channels and halftone plates.
- White Underbase & Choke Setup: Generating proper 1–2 pt underbase chokes to prevent white ink peaking on dark fabrics.
- Registration Marks & Info Slips: Applying centerlines, job names, mesh count targets, and print order callouts to film files.
Wholesale Blank Garment Sourcing
Keep your shop stocked and eliminate out-of-stock job delays.
- Distributor Inventory Auditing: Checking warehouse stock across SanMar, S&S Activewear, AlphaBroder, and Bella+Canvas.
- Automated Purchase Order Creation: Generating exact size/color breakdown purchase orders to avoid backorder surprises.
- Garment Replacement Recommendations: Suggesting exact fabric/weight substitutes (e.g., Gildan 5000 vs. 64000) when stock is depleted.
- Inbound Tracking & Receiving Verification: Tracking ground shipments to ensure blanks arrive prior to scheduled press time.
Printavo & Production Scheduling
Keep your press operators informed with complete, accurate production packets.
- Printavo / ShopVOX Administration: Building complete work order tickets with accurate line items, setups, and run fees.
- Press Sheet Specification Entry: Listing mesh counts, squeegee durometers, ink types (plastisol/water-based), and cure temps.
- Production Calendar Queuing: Scheduling jobs across manual presses and automatic presses to optimize changeover times.
- Status Step Governance: Moving jobs through "Artwork Approved", "Goods Received", "In Production", to "Ready for Pickup".
Digital Proofing & Mockup Approvals
Protect your shop from client miscommunication with signed, precise digital proofs.
- Photorealistic Mockup Assembly: Placing vector artwork on accurate blank t-shirts, hoodies, totes, and caps.
- Print Placement & Dimension Callouts: Specifying exact width in inches and placement distance from top collar.
- Pantone PMS Color Formulas: Tagging solid coated PMS ink values to prevent color disputes upon pickup.
- Proof Approval Chase: Following up via email and SMS to obtain signed digital waivers before burning screens.
Online Merch Stores & Spirit Wear
Set up profitable group-order web stores for schools, sports leagues, and local events.
- InkSoft / DecoNetwork Store Creation: Building custom branded pop-up stores with products, prices, and closing countdowns.
- Product SKU & Mockup Staging: Uploading youth/adult sizes, color options, and personalized name/number fields.
- Batch Order Tally & Aggregation: Exporting consolidated purchasing reports to order blanks immediately when stores close.
- Packing Slip & Roster Generation: Organizing student/player packing slips to streamline bagging and boxing.
Invoicing & Blank Vendor Reconciliation
Keep your cash flow healthy and match distributor bills to actual customer orders.
- 50% Deposit & Balance Tracking: Collecting required upfront deposits before ordering apparel and final balances before shipment.
- SanMar / S&S Bill Reconciliation: Matching monthly distributor invoices against Purchase Orders in QuickBooks Online.
- Net-30 Corporate Collections: Courteous payment reminder emails and statements for schools, municipalities, and agencies.
- Shipping Label Generation: Calculating accurate carton weights and buying discounted UPS/FedEx labels in ShipStation.
Print Shop Software & Apparel Portals Our VAs Master Daily
Zero training curve on industry tools. Our virtual assistants are already fluent in screen print shop management systems, graphic vector suites, and wholesale blank catalogs.
Traditional Freelance Portals vs. SageDoer
Custom screen printing requires practical pre-press knowledge, accurate blank garment sourcing, and reliable daily production scheduling. Here is why unmonitored freelance marketplaces fall short.
| Key Evaluation Criteria | Traditional Freelance Platforms | The Smart Choice: SageDoer |
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| Platform & Management Fees | Up to 40% in hidden markups, currency exchange fees, bidding charges, and monthly membership costs. |
0% Hidden Fees. Pay strictly for hours of actual work.
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| Daily Team Management | You must personally supervise, explain screen printing terminology, audit vector curves, and chase proof approvals. |
Dedicated Project Manager acts as your single point of contact ($0 cost).
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| Screen Print Knowledge & QA | Hit-or-miss talent with no grasp of underbase white chokes, mesh counts, plastisol ink opacity, or garment placement rules. |
Internally vetted, trained in print shop workflows, protected by mutual NDA.
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| Hiring & Deployment Speed | Weeks wasted reviewing generic graphic portfolios, testing vector files, and dealing with freelancer ghosting before print runs. |
Instant delegation. We immediately assign the right print operations specialist.
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| Billing & Invoicing | Messy multiple freelancer time logs, unpredictable currency conversions, and surprise invoices. |
Simple, unified, centralised USD invoicing with clear task-stamped work logs.
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| Staff Turnover & Coverage | Freelancer disappears right during back-to-school spirit wear or holiday custom apparel rushes? You panic. |
Seamless internal replacements with zero workflow disruption or retraining overhead.
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How SageDoer Works in 4 Simple Phases
From your initial consultation to automated daily print shop operations support—no complex onboarding hurdles or software setup.
Submit Requirements
Share your shop software (Printavo, InkSoft), daily order volume, vectorization bottlenecks, and wholesale supplier preferences:
Finalise the Deal
Our dedicated project manager will promptly get back to you to review your goals, outline a tailored strategy, and finalise the partnership details.
Expert Execution
Your project manager takes full charge of the operations, getting the work done seamlessly and efficiently through our internal team of vetted experts.
Pay Only for Output
We log and charge exclusively for the virtual assistant's actual working time. Your dedicated project manager's supervision is completely free.
Simple, All-Inclusive Pricing
No contracts, no setup fees, and zero platform tax. A dedicated Project Manager oversees operations at no extra charge.
Flexible Support
Ideal for local screen print shops needing daily vector redrawing, digital customer mockups, and vendor PO ordering.
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free management supervision ($0 extra)
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
- Consolidated task & hour reports
Cancel anytime • Zero long-term lock-in
Dedicated Powerhouse
Complete operational immersion for commercial screen printers, multi-automatic press facilities, and high-volume e-commerce merch shops.
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free management supervision ($0 overhead)
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
- Seamless internal backup coverage (Zero downtime)
Guaranteed $6/hour locked-in rate
Average Annual In-House Cost: $55,000+ USD
With SageDoer Full-Time ($960/mo or $11,520/yr), you save roughly $43,480/year while eliminating employee payroll taxes, graphic tablet setups, and expensive downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Realistic questions Custom Apparel Decorators, Commercial Screen Printers, and Merch Shop Owners ask before onboarding.
Let's Build Your Print Shop Operations Pod Today.
Share your current shop management software, daily job volume, and pre-press bottlenecks. A dedicated Project Manager will evaluate your scope, verify system access protocols, and match you with pre-vetted screen printing operations specialists within 24 hours.
Submit Your Print Shop Needs
Tell us what pre-press and shop management tasks you need off your plate. We'll reply with an operational roadmap within 4 hours.