Peer Review Panel Member (Digital Art & Design) | The Voltas

Job Description:

The Voltas publishes peer-reviewed work across Digital Design, Immersive Design, and Digital Art. We’re recruiting reviewers for Digital Art & Design with the breadth to assess interdisciplinary submissions.

Submissions may include: design research and practice-based studies; graphic design and typography; illustration and visual narrative; game art and real-time pipelines; 3D art and animation; VFX and compositing; video editing and post-production; digital fashion and garment simulation; 3D printing and digital fabrication; virtual production; XR-related design research; and production case studies with documented outputs.

What you will do

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• Assess originality and contribution to the field.
• Check study design and methods (including practice-based research and mixed methods).
• Check literature use and referencing.
• Review clarity of images/figures and whether they support the argument.
• Evaluate results, discussion, and whether conclusions follow from evidence.
• Flag ethical issues, conflicts, or missing declarations.
• Provide concise, constructive feedback for authors and editors.
• Recommend accept, revise, or reject (final decision sits with the editor).

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What you need:

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• Advanced degree in a relevant Digital Art/Design discipline (or equivalent industry experience with demonstrable research outputs).
• Strong grasp of research ethics and review standards.
• Strong writing and the ability to give direct, usable feedback.
• Able to meet deadlines and keep reviews confidential.
• Willing to disclose your full name and affiliations to the publisher.
• Comfortable using online submission/review systems.

Working pattern

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Remote, freelance, per-review basis. Typical turnaround: 7 to 14 days (faster reviews available by agreement).