Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Insights Group, where we pioneer solutions for the 2026 landscape. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations. Join our elite team of disruptors in the heart of Silicon Valley, where your insights will directly impact Fortune 500 enterprises and next-generation startups.
As a 2026 Futurist, you'll leverage cutting-edge data analytics, scenario planning, and cross-industry foresight to prepare organizations for paradigm shifts. This role blends deep research with executive communication, requiring both analytical rigor and creative storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for C-suite clients navigating digital transformation
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for organizations preparing for AI-driven disruption
- Author whitepapers on future-of-work implications and sustainable tech adoption
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Present foresight frameworks at industry conferences and executive summits
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or technology innovation
- Proven expertise in emerging tech (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2025-2030 trend analysis
- Experience with Delphi methodology and horizon scanning frameworks
- Exceptional data visualization and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-proofing initiatives