Job Description
Join our elite team shaping tomorrow's landscape today! As a Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group, you'll architect transformative pathways for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and drive innovation at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human experience. This role offers unparalleled impact in a forward-thinking environment where your insights directly shape industry evolution.
Our Austin-based headquarters combines cutting-edge research with collaborative creativity. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability experts to develop actionable frameworks that redefine business paradigms. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities through our Future Skills Academy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients in Fortune 500 companies across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype breakthrough solutions for future challenges
- Develop foresight methodologies using advanced data modeling and scenario planning
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and board members at global summits
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate future-concept feasibility and implementation pathways
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry conferences
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD/MSc preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact assessment
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum applications, synthetic biology
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience advising C-level executives on long-term strategic transformation
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent practical experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable outcomes