Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors that will define the next decade. Join our elite team in Austin where innovation meets impact, and help clients navigate the complex landscape of 2026 and beyond. This isn't just a job—it's your front-row seat to the future.
Competitive compensation includes equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10k annual learning stipend. Work remotely with quarterly in-person innovation retreats.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable business strategies
- Author quarterly trend reports with predictive accuracy benchmarks
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford labs on 2026 technology horizon scanning
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary foresight methodology
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or tech innovation roles
- Proven track record of predicting industry shifts (provide 3 validated case studies)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight tools like Delphi methods or cross-impact matrices
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technology or societal trends
- Experience advising C-suite executives on transformational strategies