Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming foresight into actionable business strategies. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative storytelling to guide our clients through complex futures. You'll lead cutting-edge research, collaborate with C-suite executives, and shape products that will define the next decade.
Why 2026? We're a boutique futures consultancy where your ideas become industry standards. Our award-winning team thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold thinking, backed by Google Ventures and NASA's innovation lab partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market signals
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and immersive future narratives
- Facilitate executive workshops on emerging risks and opportunities
- Build proprietary forecasting models using AI and big data analytics
- Represent 2026 at global innovation forums and thought leadership summits
- Mentor junior futurists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futures research, innovation strategy, or technology forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis, horizon scanning)
- Global network of innovation practitioners and academic researchers