Peer Review Panel Member (Illustration) | The Voltas

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 Illustration.

You’ll review research articles, case studies, and practice-based submissions covering areas such as illustration theory, visual narrative, editorial illustration, visual culture, illustration pedagogy, and industry workflows.

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 Illustration 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).

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