Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Innovations Inc., where we're redefining what's possible by 2026. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation strategies, and lead humanity's leap into tomorrow. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to build the future, today.
Join our elite innovation lab in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where your insights will shape products, policies, and paradigms that will define the next decade. We offer competitive compensation, unparalleled creative autonomy, and the opportunity to work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends through 2026
- Design strategic roadmaps for future-proofing products and services
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate 2026-ready solutions
- Publish trend reports and whitepapers influencing industry direction
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-thinking into corporate DNA
- Represent Horizon at global innovation summits and future-focused conferences
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, or quantum computing domains
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications
- Proficiency in horizon-scanning tools like Delphi method and STEEP analysis