Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine the future from our Austin hub. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect 2026's technological and societal landscapes. This pivotal role merges deep trend analysis with strategic execution to position our clients at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, translating foresight into actionable blueprints for the next paradigm shift.
What you'll achieve:
- Develop 3-5 year strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints
- Present to executive boards and investor forums
- Build proprietary trend intelligence systems
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-horizon strategic roadmaps (2024-2026) for global enterprises
- Analyze emerging tech/socioeconomic trends through quantitative/qualitative methods
- Design scenario-planning workshops for C-suite decision-makers
- Lead innovation labs prototyping 2026 market-ready solutions
- Author forward-looking white papers and executive briefings
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
- Manage strategic partnerships with academic research institutions
Qualifications
- 8+ years in futurism, strategic planning, or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of delivering C-level foresight presentations
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems modeling
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Experience scaling foresight frameworks across multinational organizations
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities