Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of 2026. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and guide our organization through transformative industry shifts. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainable innovation, offering unparalleled impact in shaping tomorrow's landscape.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our Austin Innovation Lab. Enjoy unlimited learning stipends, flexible remote work, and equity in a company valued at $2B+. Your work directly influences Fortune 500 clients preparing for 2026's technological inflection points.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in forecasting and scenario-planning for 2026's technological, social, and economic disruptions
- Develop proprietary trend analysis frameworks using AI-driven data synthesis and ethnographic research
- Design and implement future-proofing strategies for Fortune 500 clients in healthcare, energy, and mobility sectors
- Present visionary roadmaps to C-suite executives and board members through immersive VR presentations
- Author white papers on 2026's disruptive forces, published in MIT Technology Review and Wired
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership at global conferences like Davos and CES
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record of developing accurate long-term forecasts with measurable business impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience with portfolio
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Published thought leadership on 2020-2030 technology trajectories in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable business strategies for non-technical stakeholders