Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of innovation as we shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for our global clients. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to transform uncertainty into opportunity, driving our mission to revolutionize industries through predictive intelligence.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the development of next-generation technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and data scientists to translate complex future scenarios into actionable strategies that position our clients as industry leaders.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, social, economic, and geopolitical domains
- Develop comprehensive scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing innovations
- Present future insights to executive stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Build and maintain foresight methodologies using proprietary AI-driven platforms
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational vision with future opportunities
- Produce thought leadership publications and industry trend reports
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong background in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams in global markets
- Certification in strategic foresight (preferred)