If you wake up one day and suddenly decide you want to become a shop fitter, there is certainly more than one thing you should consider. In my 30 years in the industry, I’ve realised that in my line of work as a shop fitter doing shop fitouts, you must have a special and unique set of skills to succeed in the business. First, you should have a keen sense of design and creativity. A shop fitter’s ability to translate the client’s vision and transform it into reality through precise, detailed, and accurate shop design plans will keep your clients happy and eager to keep working with you. Take, for instance, creating a restaurant with a Greek theme reminiscent of Santorini. It necessitates thorough research into Santorini’s architectural styles, materials, and ambience to bring the client’s vision to life. This wealth of knowledge and effort will allow you to better translate your client’s vision.  But, it doesn’t end with creativity and design skills; you need to be hands-on and showcase your craftsmanship, working with different materials like wood, metal, glass, plastic, and more to create beautiful and attractive shop fronts and interiors that will attract customers. Another skill you should have is effective project management, multi-tasking, and meticulous attention to detail. You need to know how to oversee the major and minor tasks while working with subcontractors (if you have them). There’s absolutely no room for errors and mistakes if you’re a shop fitter! Adaptability is another key attribute. Shop fitters must seamlessly transition between diverse retail sectors, catering to the unique demands of each client – be it a cozy cafe, a trendy boutique, a rustic eatery, or a modern office.