Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. You'll architect innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients, leveraging foresight methodologies to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative intuition. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge labs, collaborative workspaces, and direct access to global thought leaders.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying 2026 market disruptors
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives
- Author white papers on future-proofing business models
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic foresight
Responsibilities
- Analyze global data streams to predict 2026 technological and societal shifts
- Design client-specific innovation roadmaps with 3-5 year horizons
- Facilitate C-level workshops on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Produce trend reports with quantifiable impact assessments
- Collaborate with R&D to validate emerging technologies
- Present foresight findings at industry summits and publish thought leadership
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and backcasting methodologies
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI trend analysis
- Published work on future-of-work or technology adoption trends
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on strategic transformation
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)