Peer Review Panel Member (Graphic Design) | The Voltas Journals

Job Description:

The Voltas publishes peer-reviewed writing across Digital Design, Immersive Design, and Digital Art. We’re building a reliable reviewer network and are appointing panel members for Graphic Design, including typography, brand systems, information design, interaction design research, design history, and critical design writing.

You review research articles and practice-based submissions that combine making with analysis, plus studies using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.

What you will do

• 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).

What you need

• Advanced degree in Graphic Design or a closely related field.
• 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

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

‍

‍

‍

‍