Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a 2026 Futurist and shape the future of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design next-generation strategies, and lead our innovation roadmap toward 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation to transform how businesses prepare for the future.
You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with C-suite executives and R&D teams to develop actionable frameworks for rapid technological evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and human potential, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to map 2026 technology horizons
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients adapting to 2026 market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-proofing initiatives
- Author whitepapers on emerging societal impacts of 2026 technological disruptions
- Design predictive models for workforce evolution and skill requirements in 2026
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions for 2026 use cases
- Present visionary roadmaps to C-suite and industry forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year future scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological disruption
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis platforms