Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Visionaries as we pioneer breakthrough strategies for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. Join our Austin-based team at the forefront of innovation, where your insights will directly influence global market trajectories.
This role demands a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while identifying paradigm-shifting opportunities across technology, sustainability, and human behavior. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptors impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop evidence-based future scenarios for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategies
- Build and maintain proprietary trend intelligence frameworks
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Author thought leadership on future-focused innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of trend analysis and scenario development
- Expertise in AI, climate tech, or biotech foresight
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CSO, CFIP)