Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking visionary thinkers who can decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and build actionable roadmaps for the next frontier of human progress. In this role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations that redefine industries.
This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the trajectory of technology, society, and business as we approach 2026. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas become blueprints for the future, backed by industry-leading resources and a team of fellow visionaries.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks and roadmaps for clients navigating the 2026 landscape
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision and implementation
- Author thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynote speeches) positioning clients as 2026 pioneers
- Analyze geopolitical, economic, and technological vectors to anticipate 2026 industry tipping points
- Design scenario-planning models for business continuity in post-2025 environments
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futures research with proven 2026+ impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex future scenarios to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership on future trends or 2026+ topics
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from APF or Foresight Professionals)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects with measurable outcomes