Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of innovation, where we decode emerging trends to build the future of technology and human experience. This pivotal role requires visionary thinking to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market evolutions by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop adaptive strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, R&D priorities, and long-term corporate vision. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise adaptation to disruptive forces
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-vision implementation
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with emerging technology startups and research institutions
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators to anticipate macro-level shifts
- Design innovation sprints focused on prototyping 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing future-focused roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis using frameworks like STEEP or Horizon Scanning
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into executable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight publications
- Proficiency in futures simulation tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Demonstrated experience influencing C-level decisions with future-oriented insights