Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to transform foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. Our Austin campus offers cutting-edge facilities and a culture that celebrates bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Present foresight frameworks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-forward solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and industry trend reports
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodology and scenario planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in innovation strategy or foresight consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating futures projects with measurable outcomes
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent preferred