Best Faceless Side Hustles for Creative Entrepreneurs
Side Hustles That Don’t Need You to Show Your Face
Not everyone wants to be on camera—and that’s totally okay. Whether it’s for privacy, religious reasons, or just plain preference, the good news is: you can build a wildly successful income stream without ever showing your face. And FG Designs is here to show you how.
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a graphic designer, or someone looking to explore multiple streams of income, these faceless side hustle ideas are beginner-friendly, low-cost to start, and packed with potential.
Let’s dive into some of the most profitable, face-free side hustle options that are actually working right now.
1. Sell Digital Products (With Zero Inventory!)
Digital products are one of the smartest ways to build passive income as a creative. Once you design it, it sells on autopilot—and no printing, shipping, or stock needed.
What can you sell?
- Canva templates (planners, social media kits, media kits)
- Printable art (Islamic wall art, motivational quotes, kids decor)
- Business tools (invoice templates, email signatures, branding kits)
- Educational printables (like homeschooling planners or productivity charts)
Where to sell?
- Etsy
- Gumroad
- Your own website or Shopify store
Why it works:
- You stay anonymous.
- You only create once, but sell it over and over.
- It’s scalable—add new products to grow your shop.
Pro Tip: Bundle products together for higher value and more sales.
2. Start a Faceless YouTube Channel
No, you don’t have to dance, vlog, or even talk to a camera to make YouTube work. There’s a whole world of faceless channels out there that are racking up views and income daily.
Here are faceless content types you can start:
- Tutorials with screen recordings (design tips, Canva walkthroughs, business hacks)
- Animation or slideshow videos
- Stock footage with AI voiceover or halaal copyright free music-only content
- Motivational or educational content with text overlays
Use tools like:
- Canva or Adobe Express for visuals
- CapCut or Descript to edit
- Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for video creation
- Pictory.ai or fliki.ai for automated video creation
How to Monetise:
- YouTube AdSense (once you reach 1k subs and 4k watch hours)
- Promote your own digital products
- Add affiliate links to your video descriptions
Important: Always add subtitles for better reach—you can auto-generate them using CapCut or YouTube Studio.
3. Affiliate Marketing (Earn From Recommendations)
Affiliate marketing lets you earn commissions by promoting tools, courses, or products you genuinely love—without needing to show your face.
How it works:
- Join affiliate programs (like: Amazon, Awin, Impact, Digistore24, Trip.com, Travel Payouts, Hostinger, Etsy, Fiverr, Metricool, Sendowl, Payhip, Mailerlite, Nord VPN, Shein)
- Share the links in your YouTube video descriptions, blog posts, or even WhatsApp broadcasts.
- Earn every time someone buys through your link.
Where to share links:
- On Pinterest pins
- On blog articles or Medium posts
- In free downloads (like lead magnets)
Why it’s great:
- No customer service needed
- Completely passive once links are out there
- Can be done anonymously
4. Remote Printing Business (Run From Anywhere)
If you’re already into design or crafting, this one is gold. A remote printing business means offering services like:
- Business cards
- Wedding invites
- Vinyl stickers
- T-shirt or tote printing
- Laser cutting
How to run it remotely:
- Use Dropbox or Google Drive to share files with your assistant
- Set up naming conventions and templates
- Book couriers online and use WhatsApp Web to stay in touch
- Use Google Sheets or Trello to manage orders
- Set up CCTV in your workspace to check production from anywhere
Why this hustle wins:
- Keeps you location-free
- Works beautifully with an assistant or team
- Can be scaled easily
FG Designs is built on this model—systems over hustle. Learn more here!
5. Design Templates for Other Businesses
Every small business needs good design, but not all can afford an in-house designer. Offer ready-made:
- Logos
- Brand kits
- Instagram content packs
- eBook and lead magnet templates
You can:
- Sell these on Etsy or Creative Market
- Offer custom versions on Fiverr or Upwork
- Create a shop on your own website
Extra tip: Niche down! Choose a specific industry like beauty, food, coaching, or Islamic brands.
Bonus: Sell Online Courses (Pre-recorded & Anonymous)
Share your skills without needing to be on camera. Platforms like Teachable and Thinkific let you sell courses using just screen recordings and slides.
Course ideas for graphic designers:
- How to start a digital product business
- Canva for small businesses
- Branding 101
Create once, sell forever. It’s one of the best income streams for designers.
Final Thoughts
Faceless side hustles are perfect for creatives, private professionals, or anyone who just wants to work quietly and earn confidently. You don’t need a ring light or a viral TikTok. You need good systems, clear offers, and the will to start.
If you’re ready to design your own flexible, freedom-filled future, FG Designs is here to help. From graphic design resources to printing business training and side hustle ideas that actually work.
Follow @fg_designs_ on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes tips and tutorials on how to earn passively, work smart, and build a creative business that fits your lifestyle.
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