Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the future of technology and human experience. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives that will define 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging tech trends, and shape product roadmaps that disrupt industries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global innovation while working in our state-of-the-art Austin headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast market impacts through 2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation aligned with 2026 industry projections
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future-facing solutions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present trend insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology adoption
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and their implications on technological evolution
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven experience developing 5+ year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, AR/VR)
- Exceptional data storytelling and presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation
- Experience working with Fortune 500 C-suite teams