Remote freelance peer reviewer for Digital Art & Design submissions across Digital Design, Immersive Design, and Digital Art. Review manuscripts and provide clear, constructive recommendations.
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
- 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 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
Remote, freelance, per-review basis. Typical turnaround: 7 to 14 days (faster reviews available by agreement).