Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps while mentoring a cross-functional team of dreamers and doers. If you thrive in ambiguity and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your calling.
Why Horizon Labs? We're not just building products – we're creating the future. Our Austin headquarters features a dedicated innovation lab, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to shape emerging industries. We offer competitive equity packages, comprehensive wellness benefits, and a culture that celebrates intellectual courage.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify exponential growth opportunities
- Translate future scenarios into actionable innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Build and maintain an external ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive cultural adoption of future-thinking methodologies across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or consulting with proven future-planning experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal impact modeling
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futures, technology, or strategy publications
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning, backcasting)
- Track record of launching products/services based on future trend analysis