Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role combines deep technological foresight with human-centered innovation to shape products that will define the mid-2020s landscape. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to translate complex signals into actionable strategies while maintaining our position as an industry disruptor.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled access to talent pools, venture capital, and R&D ecosystems. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated innovation sabbaticals. This is more than a job—it's your chance to influence how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, societal shifts, and global megatrends to map 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision implementation
- Produce trend reports and innovation briefs for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate an organizational foresight culture
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology assessment frameworks
- Proven track record translating future insights into commercial products or strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools and trend-mapping software
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience building and managing high-performing innovation teams
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations