Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends data science, behavioral economics, and innovation strategy to help clients navigate exponential change. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Forecast market trends and technological disruptions through quantitative modeling
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technologies
- Author white papers on future of work, AI ethics, and climate resilience
- Advocate for human-centric innovation in boardroom presentations
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published work in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell, OECD)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 80%+ accuracy