Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc., the global leader in strategic foresight, as we pioneer the future of 2026. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring an unparalleled ability to anticipate paradigm shifts.
Our dynamic team operates from a state-of-the-art innovation campus in downtown San Francisco, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI researchers, and sustainability pioneers. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the autonomy to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 trend forecasts across technology, climate, and social domains
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops on disruptive technologies and ethical implications
- Author quarterly foresight reports published in MIT Technology Review
- Mentor a team of 5 junior futurists using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into R&D pipelines
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record of Fortune 500 trend forecasting with measurable impact
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Sociology, or related field
- Proficiency in AI trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalytics)
- Exceptional public speaking at global innovation forums