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)
Panevezys Art School (September 2013 - June 2020)
- Diploma in art with an emphasis in drawing
Professional Experience
Lemont, IL
Panevezys, Lithuania
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)
- 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
Bolingbrook, Illinois
- 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)