Handoff Checklist for Product Designers (When You Leave a Job)

✨ LEAVE YOUR JOB LIKE A PRO

You got the new job. Congrats! 🎉

Now comes the hard part: leaving your current role without burning bridges, dropping balls, or leaving your team in chaos.

This Handoff Checklist is your complete guide to transitioning out of a product design role with professionalism and grace.

WHY YOU NEED THIS:

✅ Leave on good terms (you never know who you'll work with again)

✅ Protect your reputation and professional relationships

✅ Help your team succeed after you're gone

✅ Feel confident you didn't forget anything critical

✅ Focus on your last two weeks instead of scrambling

This isn't just a checklist; it's your transition playbook for leaving any product design role with integrity.

FORMAT: Google Doc that can be printed as a PDF checklist (printable + digital friendly)

PERFECT FOR: Product designers, UX designers, design managers, or anyone in a design leadership role planning their exit. Your next role is waiting. Let's make sure you leave this one right.

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