Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect innovative strategies for 2026 and beyond, shaping how businesses adapt to emerging technologies, societal shifts, and global megatrends. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to prepare our clients for a rapidly evolving future. Work in our cutting-edge Austin hub alongside world-class innovators while driving impactful change across industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-cultural trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable business strategies
- Author high-impact trend reports and predictive frameworks for C-suite executives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models and solutions
- Establish thought leadership through white papers and industry conference keynotes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of delivering C-level advisory services for Fortune 500 companies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- Mastery of AI/ML forecasting tools and quantitative trend modeling
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex insights into compelling narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ future-shaping projects implemented by major organizations