We are
MLC Studio
and we have your back
We’re the game art studio that’s helped hundreds of game studios launch with confidence since 2017 – with damn good art, a refreshing approach and support they actually enjoy.
Our mission is to support game creators with dependable teams, lasting partnerships and flexible ways of working, so we can all create with confidence and build games that succeed.
Concept & Design
Production Art
Marketing Assets
Tech Art & VFX
Studio Leadership
Max Louis
Studio Director
Janin Rosales
Senior Production Supervisor
Rob Munday-Farooqui
3D Animation Lead
Andres Prados
3D Character Lead
Rhianna Ford
Head of Brand & Communications
Hannah George
Marketing & Business Development Lead
in a nutshell
We’re the game art partner who truly has your back through to launch and beyond.
We provide much more than just game art to support you to success.
Outcome-focused
We care about one thing – helping your game ship successfully. Our teams plug in with a clear focus on your commercial goals.
Game-ready art that performs technically and creatively.
Production-Smart Art
We’re most valuable to you when the art we create ‘just works’ in your engine project. So we prioritise it.
Experienced artists with robust pipelines and processes.
Strategic Partnership
We get what matters, and what doesn’t. Partner with us ad hoc, long-term or for full co-dev, and we’ll work alongside you to plan, prioritise and and get the most from your budget at every stage.
Developers can plan smarter and ship with confidence.
True team energy
We blend right in with your existing team, tools and style of working. Project collaborations are far more enjoyable and productive with open collaboration.
Collab directly with our artists with direct integration in your tool stack.
WOW!
I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere thanks to you and your team. I know the project had a tight turnaround, but your team’s expertise in production management and artistry truly exceeded our expectations. Sam’s work was exceptional and left the client thoroughly impressed – in fact, we even got a “WOW!” response!
Zoey Wood
Commerical Producer @ Big Farmer & Trailer Farm
consistently provide high quality
We have worked with MLC now for several years. They consistently provide a high quality service, exceeding expectations each time. The team caters to our needs, verifies our requirements and provides a definitive timeline that is complemented by solid communication throughout. Thanks to MLC, we’ve been able to achieve tight deadlines and handle unexpected hiccups. If you’re looking for an outsourcer who is going to ensure you succeed, this is the one.
Zak Dank
CEO @ Valko Studios
Studio Principles
Dependable by Design
We’re structured for trust with people who show up and stick around.
Bend Without Breaking
We adapt without friction because game dev needs flexibility that holds up.
Make Work That Feels Good
We do work that matters to us, our clients and players.
Made to Stick
Here for the long term with each other and the games we help to create.
Grounded & Genuine
We’re real people who do great work, why bother otherwise?
Proven results with game devs
Time and time again
How we can support your game development
We help keep your game on track and give you confidence it’ll ship with dependable teams, proven pipelines and production support that fits how you already work. We’re flexible!
Ad Hoc / Short-Term
Deliverables / Assets
- MLC Producer
- Lead Artist QA
- Chat direct with team
- Discord Communication
- Price Per Asset
- Fixed pricing/budgets
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Ongoing support
Milestone / Retainer
- MLC Producer
- Lead Artist QA
- Chat direct with team
- Discord & Slack Communication
- Price Per Asset
- book specific artists
- Hourly Rates
- Min 10 hours / week
- Decicated & Exclusive Focus
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(Co-Development Programme)
Full Partnership
- MLC Experienced Producer
- Lead Artist QA
- Chat direct with team
- Milestone-based Quotes
- Discord & Slack Communication
- Access MLC's Publisher Network
- Free event exhibition opportunities
- Up to $50k in Art credits
- & More
Free of Charge Contributions
- Artist/Dev Time
- Art Direction
- Games Design Consultation
- Pitch Deck Design
- Commercial Research, Planning & Forecasting
Interesting, tell me more
Want to chat? We’re online on Discord
Message us about your game and we’ll tell you exactly how we can help it ship
Read our case studies to see how we have helped other studios build amazing games
Subway Surfers
LOTR: Return to moria
Our artists stick with us because we treat them right. That means the same experienced people stay on your game – bringing continuity, consistency and care from start to launch.
“I’m on a mission to make MLC the best place to work in the industry and empower artists to be their most creative and productive.”
Max Louis – Founder & Studio Director
Our MLC Artist DNA
You’ll collaborate with our artists who are from Indie, AAA and everything in between
You made it this far. Might as well message us.