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Hi, I’m Joy. I have over 5 years of experience in product management and UX design, and over 2 years experience in AI research. I’m currently a researcher on AI agent game. I’m used to working in internationalized teams, able to use English as a working language. Currently, I work as a researcher in the field of AI agents and games, with a strong background in both product development and UX design within the music and education industries.…Hi, I’m Joy. I have over 5 years of experience in product management and UX design, and over 2 years experience in AI research. I’m currently a researcher on AI agent game. I’m used to working in internationalized teams, able to use English as a working language. Currently, I work as a researcher in the field of AI agents and games, with a strong background in both product development and UX design within the music and education industries.

ZHANG YIRAN, JOY

Game Designer, AI Strategy Consultant, Product Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Joy. I have over 5 years of experience in product management and UX design, and over 2 years experience in AI research. I’m currently a researcher on AI agent game. I’m used to working in internationalized teams, able to use English as a working language. Currently, I work as a researcher in the field of AI agents and games, with a strong background in both product development and UX design within the music and education industries.…Hi, I’m Joy. I have over 5 years of experience in product management and UX design, and over 2 years experience in AI research. I’m currently a researcher on AI agent game. I’m used to working in internationalized teams, able to use English as a working language. Currently, I work as a researcher in the field of AI agents and games, with a strong background in both product development and UX design within the music and education industries.

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Hi, I’m Joy. I have over 5 years of experience in product management and UX design, and over 2 years experience in AI research. I’m currently a researcher on AI agent game. I’m used to working in internationalized teams, able to use English as a working language. Currently, I work as a researcher in the field of AI agents and games, with a strong background in both product development and UX design within the music and education industries.

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Work Experience

Research Assistance at Tsinghua University

February 1, 2025 - Present

Participate in academic projects in Agentland Lab to explore the application of AI agents in the creative field of games.

Product Manager & Project Director at Hikoon Music

October 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Led AI research on applying modern AI technologies in the music industry, including LLM, computer vision, AI composition, vocal, and video. Responsible for product and UX design of the B2C app 'Hising,' delivering product strategies through qualitative user interviews and quantitative design analysis. Designed product prototypes and collaborated closely with design and development teams to realize product launch. Achievements include digital transformation of financial and legal processes and cost reduction in matching singers for music production.

Lead Game Designer & Product Manager at Wuhan Aha Kingdom Education Technology Co.

May 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025

Responsible for roadmap iteration planning and prototyping of gamified online education products. Participated in user experience research and design. Managed the progress of multidisciplinary product teams (game design, UI, art, animation). Led products with over 1 million cumulative users and partnerships with over 500 colleges.

Game Designer at Wozlla Games

November 30, 2015 - September 3, 2025

Worked at an international game studio specializing in H5 mobile game development. Responsibilities included writing RPG game and comic scripts, designing combat, puzzle systems, quests, and resource management. Suggested game content improvements based on data analysis leading to enhanced user retention. Notable achievements include winning 2015 China Cup H5 Game First Prize and the Na Han Cup Best Game of the Year with 10,000 daily users.