Independent Sales Contractor - Creative Design & Branding Services

About A.R.T. Allowing Realities Through A.R.T. gives small businesses, startups, and nonprofits access to the kind of professional creative support usually found inside a private art department. We help clients present a stronger brand through graphic design, branding support, promotional materials, wholesale custom apparel, and visual creative services.

The opportunity We are looking for an independent sales contractor who can introduce A.R.T. to businesses and organizations that need stronger design, branding, print, apparel, and promotional support. This is a 1099 contractor role designed for someone who is comfortable prospecting, building relationships, identifying client needs, and closing project-based or ongoing creative service opportunities.

Ideal clients include local businesses, startups, nonprofits, event organizers, community groups, and growing brands that need reliable creative support without hiring a full in-house design team.

What you will sell

• Graphic design and brand identity support
• Logo, layout, print, and digital design projects
• Promotional materials
• Wholesale custom apparel
• Business branding and creative direction support
• Ongoing private art department style creative services

Compensation This is a commission-based 1099 opportunity with no monthly retainer or base salary. Salesfolks shows a representative 15% commission rate for the compensation calculator, but the actual commission is tiered by order value:

$500-$999: 8% $1,000-$2,499: 10% $2,500-$4,999: 12% $5,000-$9,999: 15% $10,000-$19,999: 17.5% $20,000+: 20%

The larger the opportunity you bring in, the higher your commission percentage becomes, up to a maximum of 20%. The posted OTE is based on a $500,000 annual sales goal and a representative 15% commission rate.

Who this is for This is a strong fit for a self-directed salesperson, connector, or business development professional who enjoys helping businesses improve how they look, communicate, and attract customers. Experience selling creative services, marketing services, print, apparel, promotional products, or services to small businesses is helpful.

What we value

• Clear communication and follow-through
• Comfort prospecting and starting conversations
• Ability to understand a client's brand or design needs
• Professional relationship-building
• A practical, service-minded sales approach

A.R.T. is built around the belief that every business deserves access to thoughtful creative support. If you can connect the right clients with that value, this role gives you a flexible way to earn from the revenue you help create.