How to make a farewell or retirement video for a coworker

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Collect a clear photo of your colleague, and a team photo if you have one. Add them in Rift and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, the send-off: 'Sam walks out of the office into a beach, drops the laptop, picks up a cocktail'. Spark keeps Sam looking like Sam. Tap Make for a video up to 15 seconds and play it at the leaving drinks.

Add a photo of your coworker, with their OK, and tell Spark the send-off, such as Sam riding a dolphin into retirement. You get a short video to share with the team.

Ideas

The escape: they walk out of the office and into a beach.
The dream job: a chef, a pilot, a surfer, whatever they always said.
The team goodbye: everyone waving at the door.
The desk: their chair spins and turns into a hammock.

Step by step

Get a clear photo of your colleague, and a team photo.
Add them in Rift and say the moment.
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Play it at the leaving drinks or send it to the team chat.

Lines to try with Spark

“Sam walks out of the office door straight onto a beach and drops the laptop in the sand.”
“Sam in a captain’s hat on a sailboat, waving.”
“The whole team in this photo waves goodbye, confetti falling.”
“Sam’s office chair spins and becomes a hammock between palm trees.”

Tips

Keep it kind. A joke they’ll laugh at, not one about them.
Use their real hobby. It makes it personal.

Questions people ask

Should I ask before making it?

It's a surprise, so keep it kind and private to the team. Ask before posting it publicly.

Can the whole team be in it?

Yes. Add a team photo and say "everyone waves goodbye".

Can I choose the send-off scene?

Yes. Tell Spark the scene, such as your coworker riding a dolphin into the sunset, and check the Draft.

Can I use our company logo?

Only if it's your company and you're allowed to. Otherwise use your team colours.