Job Description
Join the forefront of innovation as a Senior Futurist at 2026 Innovations Inc. We're seeking visionary thinkers to shape tomorrow's technologies today. This role combines strategic foresight with cutting-edge research to develop actionable insights for our global clients. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to transform futuristic concepts into tangible solutions.
At 2026 Innovations, we believe the future is built today. Our culture celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and boundary-pushing creativity. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to present at international innovation symposiums.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends across technology, society, and business
- Develop scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruptive transformations
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with designers, engineers, and data scientists
- Author white papers on future-facing technologies including quantum computing and AI ethics
- Curate and maintain the company's proprietary '2026 Trend Matrix' database
- Mentor junior futurists while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning frameworks
- Strong presentation skills with experience delivering C-suite briefings
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-focused client engagements