The Design Handoff Process That Saves Hours Every Week
Learn the file structure, naming rules, and delivery formats that let LinkedIn agencies hand off carousel designs in minutes, not hours.
When copywriters and designers exchange dozens of draft files, every missing layer or mislabeled asset adds friction. Teams spend an average of 2–3 hours per carousel just clarifying what the final version should look like.

The hidden cost of a chaotic handoff
A clean handoff is a single‑click approval, not a scavenger hunt for the right PNG.
Build a predictable folder tree
A shared drive that mirrors your campaign cadence eliminates guesswork. Every client gets the same top‑level structure, so new freelancers can jump in without a walkthrough.
- 01_ClientName
- 02_ClientName/01_CampaignName
- 02_ClientName/01_CampaignName/2024-09-15
- 02_ClientName/01_CampaignName/2024-09-15/Assets
Name every file like a spreadsheet row
A naming convention that encodes the post type, version, and approver reduces back‑and‑forth emails.
- Carousel_01_Draft_JSmith.psd
- Carousel_01_Final_JSmith.pdf
- Infographic_02_Approved_MLee.png
Deliver in the right format the first time
Stakeholders need three deliverables: a review‑ready PDF, a fully editable source file, and a compressed PNG for immediate upload.
- PDF – proofing and client sign‑off
- AI‑editable source (Figma .fig or PSD) – for future tweaks
- PNG (1080 × 1080) – ready for LinkedIn upload
If the client can click ‘use this’ without opening another file, the handoff is done.
Let AI generate the first draft, then handoff the editable source
DesignLumo creates a fully layered carousel from a plain‑text brief. Export the .fig file straight to Figma, attach the PDF proof, and you skip the manual layout stage entirely.
- Write a concise brief (tone, data points, brand colors)
- Run the brief through AI Marketing Design
- Download the editable Figma file and generate a PDF proof
- Share the folder that follows your naming convention
Sync the handoff with your existing stack
Your tools already collect performance data and schedule posts. Connect the handoff folder to those tools so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Figma – share a view‑only link for the source file
- Canva – export PNG for quick edits if the client prefers that UI
- Shield Analytics – embed a screenshot of KPI targets in the folder README
- Taplio – schedule the carousel using the final PNG
- AuthoredUp – store the ghostwritten copy alongside the design
Weekly handoff checklist (5‑minute audit)
- Folder follows the standard tree and naming convention
- PDF proof matches the approved copy version
- Editable source file is linked and permissioned
- All deliverables uploaded to the client‑specific drive
- Notification sent to copy, design, and account leads
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