Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of innovation as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect groundbreaking strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep technological foresight with human-centric design to solve complex challenges across industries. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and strategists in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub. If you're passionate about shaping the future through radical innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Conduct primary research through ethnographic studies, expert interviews, and data modeling
- Present findings to C-suite executives through compelling visualizations and narrative frameworks
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with cross-functional global teams
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build the next generation of foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in futures thinking, innovation strategy, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Experience working with Fortune 100 clients across diverse sectors
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation initiatives launched