


Elevating artist careers
ABOUT CHIMIRUS
Hello! I'm Dave Pasciuto, founder of Chimirus. For over 20 years, I've been working in the game industry as an artist and art director. My journey began in the mid-'90s at NuFx Inc., a third-party developer primarily working on Electronic Arts games. After moving to L.A. (to learn at Gnomon and pursue my VFX career) my position was filled by Roger Yuen, though we wouldn't meet until years later.
Our paths finally crossed when EA acquired NuFx (renamed EA Chicago) and I returned to Chicago. Roger and I bonded over countless hours creating games, enjoying food adventures, engaging in office Nerf wars, and even trudging through blizzards for late-night mini-tacos during crunch time.
Since then, I've worked at numerous game and marketing studios, building art teams at companies like EA, Robomodo, and most recently, Iron Galaxy. Throughout this journey, I've grown from an Associate Artist to a Senior Artist, Lead, Director, and even worked as a Freelancer too. I've built and managed art production teams, pipelines, created concept art, character art, environments, UI/UX, animation, and motion design, and gained extensive experience applying—and hiring for these positions.
At heart, I'm an artist. I've lived as an artist, grown as an artist, and now thrive as a Director who can share my experiences with the next generation. Everything I know comes from three decades of hands-on work developing games, video content, movies, and even print materials. I'm grateful to have built a career I love while collaborating with so much incredible talent along the way.
I see today's aspiring artists facing new challenges—oversaturated markets, an overwhelming number of applicants for jobs, and the added pressure of learning platforms. Between YouTube and countless colleges claiming to offer "Game Development" programs, it's hard to know where to turn. After years of teaching at various institutions, I found most curriculums leave students without the relevant skills or portfolio development needed to land their dream jobs.
So, how do you know what to do? How do you land your dream job? The answer goes beyond taking classes or simply creating art. You need a clear action plan and direction before starting your journey.
This realization is why I founded Chimirus. My career journey showed me that artists need a different approach—a personalized learning experience with the right information, network, and strategy. I support other artists because I remember the challenges of breaking into this industry and navigating career growth. No one should have to figure it all out alone.
Chimirus exists as a source of inspiration, education, and community. I firmly believe professionals should teach their profession, focusing on the exact skills required for success in the game industry. I invite you to join us on this journey so we can help you on yours!
Sincerely,


DAVE PASCIUTO
Dave Pasciuto is the Founder of Chimirus, and has been working and teaching in the entertainment industry for over 25 years at several production studios such as Iron Galaxy, EA Chicago, Robomodo, Framestore, Leviathan, Dose Pictures, Gnomon, and more. Various clients include Epic Games, Riot, Activision, Disney, Warner Brothers, Zynga, and many more.

ROGER YUEN
Roger Yuen has been working in the Game industry for over 20 years. He’s contributed to over 35 games, ranging from AAA console games to extremely popular mobile games. Roger has brought his skills to studios such as; Electronic Arts, Robomodo, Seven Lights, Flipside5, Scientific Games, Synapse Games, Kongregate, and most recently, Iron Galaxy Studios.

WHO DO WE SERVE?
We serve aspiring 2D and 3D Game Artists. We understand first-hand that being an artist and getting into games is challenging. Competition is fierce and often times we wonder if we are good enough, talented enough, or have what it takes to succeed.
We personally know that procrastination and motivation come from a lack of clarity and not having direction towards your goal. This is where we come in
We give you clear goals, clear direction, and motivation towards your dream. You are not alone. We are your coach and guide on your journey.



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