Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics, where we're pioneering solutions for the 2026 digital frontier. As our 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to architect tomorrow's technology ecosystem. This role requires visionary thinking to anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations. Join our Austin-based innovation lab where we're building the infrastructure for the next decade's breakthroughs.
We offer unparalleled opportunities to work with Fortune 500 partners, patent-pending projects, and a culture that rewards bold thinking. Your impact will directly influence how industries evolve through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends and disruptive technologies relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for next-generation product ecosystems
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation with long-term business objectives
- Present foresight analyses to stakeholders using data-driven visualization tools
- Manage a portfolio of experimental projects targeting 2026 market readiness
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-functional innovation networks
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of anticipating technological shifts (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience with emerging technology assessment frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership on industry transformation
- Deep understanding of global socio-technical systems