Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends deep technological foresight with human-centric innovation to shape our next decade of breakthroughs.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate solution architects to translate speculative possibilities into actionable blueprints. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning sessions with Fortune 500 partners while mentoring the next generation of futurists.
What we offer:
- Equity in a pre-IPO deep-tech unicorn
- Access to our 2026 Innovation Lab with prototype facilities
- Annual future-trending research stipend
- Flexible remote-first work with quarterly offsites
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Produce trend briefings for C-suite executives on paradigm shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to prototype 2026 solutions
- Author white papers on societal impacts of emerging technologies
- Curate annual 'Horizon 2026' innovation summit
- Advise product teams on future-proofing strategies
- Mentor junior futurists in speculative design methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Published research on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Expertise in at least two future domains (e.g., quantum AI, neurotech)
- Experience facilitating executive workshops on long-term scenarios
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend forecasting projects
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Deep knowledge of technological singularity frameworks