Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our clients' long-term success in an era of unprecedented change.
Why Join Us? Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with industry pioneers and leverage cutting-edge research methodologies. We provide competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to present your findings at global forums.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to develop actionable 2026 strategic roadmaps
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 executives
- Produce trend briefs and white papers on disruptive technologies
- Design and forecast market impacts of emerging innovations
- Interface with C-suite stakeholders to translate insights
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary foresight frameworks
- Pioneer new methodologies for long-term trend analysis
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Proven track record of publishing industry forecasts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency in data visualization and predictive modeling tools
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend accuracy
- Experience with geopolitical and technological disruption analysis