Value proposition

Black Spectacles provides the resources to help educate and inspire architects to thrive in their careers.

Black Spectacles provides the resources to help educate and inspire architects to thrive in their careers. We’re the first NCARB approved test prep provider for all 6 divisions of the ARE 5.0.

With an entire digital catalog of ARE test prep materials, Black Spectacles is the first to offer a guarantee that you’ll pass the ARE using our resources.

We’re lucky to say we work at an award-winning place that offers autonomy, but with friends to lean on when a little direction is needed. A place small enough to see the difference you make, but big enough to grow in your career. We’re honored to say we’re a Great Place to Work-Certified organization. We got there by following these core values:

*Encourage & take calculated risks
*World-class in everything we do
*Make it safe to share ideas
*Take care of your people


Benefits of working at Black Spectacles:

Black Spectacles has implemented a "Work From Wherever" policy indefinitely and we're actively hiring remotely. At Black Spectacles, you'll find unmatched freedom to do world-class work, and ability to shape the direction of the company. If you're the kind of person who takes the bull by the horns, you can be sure that you through your work, you'll feel the impact you’re having in the company- on a daily basis. You'll be driven to excel in your work, receive the resources you need to achieve it, and the freedom to have no one in your way. Black Spectacles is a Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM company and ranked #11 in Education on the INC. 5000 America’s Fastest Growing Company List in 2019.

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