Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based strategic plans, and lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation solutions. Our Austin-based innovation lab offers unparalleled resources to shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
Competitive compensation includes equity, unlimited PTO, and access to our exclusive FutureTech incubator program. Help us build the world we want to inhabit.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for board-level strategic decision-making
- Lead innovation sprints prototyping AI-driven solutions for climate resilience
- Present findings to executive stakeholders and industry thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced foresight methodologies and ethical tech frameworks
- Author quarterly Horizon Reports distributed to Fortune 500 partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into actionable business strategy
- Expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, or biotech disruption
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Experience with scenario planning tools like Kumu or InsightMaker
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic implementations