Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and technologies that will reshape industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in the next technological revolution. Collaborate with world-class researchers, product architects, and executive leadership to transform foresight into market-defining opportunities.
Our Austin hub at the heart of Silicon Hills offers an unparalleled environment for innovation. You'll access state-of-the-art labs, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and resources to explore radical possibilities. If you're passionate about shaping the future and thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for enterprise transformation
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints translating futuristic concepts into product roadmaps
- Author visionary whitepapers and executive briefings on emerging tech impacts
- Build and curate a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Champion ethical innovation and sustainable futures in all strategic initiatives
- Present future-state analyses to C-suite and board stakeholders with actionable insights
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or equivalent
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills for complex technical concepts
- Experience with Delphi methods, horizon scanning, and systemic foresight tools
- Portfolio demonstrating future-strategy implementations for Fortune 500 companies
- Global perspective with cultural fluency across diverse innovation ecosystems