Ruchita Lodha
About Ruchita Lodha
Ruchita Lodha is a Product Designer currently employed at Pixar Animation Studios, where she focuses on developing tools for artists. She has previously held positions at Blizzard Entertainment, Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, and various other organizations, showcasing her expertise in user experience and design.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Ruchita Lodha has been working as a Product Designer at Pixar Animation Studios since 2022. In this role, she focuses on promoting design thinking and conducting formal research studies to understand artists' workflows and pain points. She leads the design and development of a tools design system, aiming to create efficient and ergonomic artist-facing tools. Additionally, she develops computer graphics interfaces tailored for various roles, including animators, lighters, shaders, and set dressers.
Previous Experience at Blizzard Entertainment
Ruchita Lodha has held multiple positions at Blizzard Entertainment. She began as a Product Design Intern in 2020 for two months, followed by a role as Associate Designer from 2021 to 2022 for eleven months. In 2022, she returned to Blizzard as a Product Designer for six months. Her work involved contributing to various design projects within the company, enhancing user experiences in gaming.
Educational Background
Ruchita Lodha earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from RV College of Engineering, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She later pursued a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Michigan - School of Information, completing her studies from 2019 to 2020. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in both technical and design principles.
Consulting and Teaching Roles
In 2020, Ruchita Lodha served as a User Experience Consultant at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage for one month. She also worked as a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of Michigan - School of Information for four months. Additionally, she held a position as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan for five months, contributing to academic projects in the field of information science.
Early Career Experience
Ruchita Lodha began her career as a Software Development Engineer at ZopNow from 2016 to 2017. She then transitioned to Instamojo, where she worked as a UI Developer from 2017 to 2019 and later as a Senior Frontend Developer for two months in 2019. She also gained experience as a Technology Consultant trainee at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2015 for two months, which further diversified her skill set in technology and design.