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At Black Spectacles we’ve got big ambitions to support the architecture community.

Our purpose is to help architects thrive in their careers, and we’re looking for teammates that share our passion and ambitions for architecture and career development. As a values-centered organization, we strive for world-class standards, nurturing our team and members, fostering trusted collaborations, embracing the discomfort of innovation, and championing personal accountability.

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Make a Difference

We’re a small company, where you’ll feel your work have an impact on the architecture community- but don’t mistake that as a company without discipline and focus. Operating on EOS, an industry-renowned company operating system, we maintain an environment that encourages transparency, autonomy, and responsibility.

Working with us isn't just about fulfilling your job description; it's about making a difference while enjoying world-class health and dental benefits, a company-matching 401k, and a profit-based bonus program. While we’re a fully remote company, we believe that staying connected with our teammates at work is really important. So, every six months, we meet in person to celebrate our achievements, plan our future goals, and just enjoy each other's company. This is why we’ve been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in education and a great place to work for many years.

So, if you're intrigued by our mission and eager to make a lasting impact on the architectural community, we can't wait to hear from you!

Our Culture and People

We're proud to be recognized as a great place to work

Current Open Positions

Operations

Operations Manager - Compliance & Project Management

  • Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago
  • Creation date: 2025-11-24

Product

Head of Product

  • Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago
  • Creation date: 2025-10-28

General Application

General Application

  • Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago
  • Creation date: 2018-09-14

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Frequently asked questions

What does Black Spectacles do?

Black Spectacles creates content and tools to help architects and designers succeed in a career they love — including ARE exam prep. The mission is to help architects thrive and advance in their careers by keeping pace with new technologies, software, and industry development.

Is there room for growth?

Yes — absolutely. Because the company is small enough to see the impact you make but growing enough to offer advancing career opportunities, there’s meaningful room to grow as Black Spectacles expands.

I don’t have any experience in architecture and design. Does that matter?

Not at all. You don’t have to have previous architecture or design experience to contribute meaningfully — your skills can be applied to develop and manage tools and projects even without domain experience.

What’s the management style like?

We believe great work comes from trust, not micromanagement. People are hired for what they do best, empowered to work independently, and supported in contributing ideas that move the team forward.