Luka Malinauskaite 39 Stephen St., Lemont, Illinois, 60439 331-246-4424 | luka473@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/LukaMalinauskaitė/
Profile Entry level Interior Design professional with hands-on experience in residential projects, specializing in presentations, material curation, and spatial planning. Drawn to creating refined, experience-driven environments within residential and hospitality design.
Education College of DuPage (August 2023 - May 2026) Glen Ellyn, IL AAS in Interior Design - Developed residential and commercial layouts through space planning, Autodesk AutoCAD & 3D Visualization. - Created material, color, and concept boards aligned with sustainability and client needs. - Applied interior construction methods and building codes to design-based projects. Lemont Township Highschool (Graduated May 2023)
Lemont, IL
Panevezys Art School (September 2013 - June 2020) - Diploma in art with an emphasis in drawing.
Panevezys, Lithuania
Professional Experience Arhaus – Interior Design Assistant (Internship) (March 2026 – June 2026) Oak Brook, Illinois - Developed client presentations with curated furniture selections, material palettes, and concept direction. - Supported client consultations and on-site visits through documentation, field measurements, and spatial assessments. - Maintained material library and contributed to preliminary space planning and layout development. Starbucks – Shift Supervisor – (November 2024 – Present) Bolingbrook, Illinois - Directed daily operations, ensuring efficiency, service standards, and team accountability. - Trained and mentored staff while fostering clear communication and consistent performance. - Managed customer relations, cash handling, and inventory to support smooth store operations.
Industry Involvement -
IDEC Student Day. IIDA JJL Chicago Studio visit.
Skills -
Software: Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Floor Planner. Design Tools: Space Planning, Color & Material Boards, Hand Drafting, Basic Rendering. Languages: Lithuanian (Native), English (Full Professional Proficiency).