The primary qualifications for becoming a graphic designer that works from home are several years of professional experience and familiarity with software like Adobe Photoshop. Employers prefer you to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, but this is not as important as a portfolio showing the diversity of your graphic design skills. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a graphic designer that works from home requires the ability to adhere to brand guidelines, expert knowledge of design concepts, and communication skills to help describe artistic concepts before creating them. Analytical problem-solving skills are extremely helpful in this role.