Johnson will front the design team of the Manchester agency, which handles pharmaceutical, education and public sector clients.
He has previously worked on designs for Factory Records, the former-label of bands including New Order, The Happy Mondays and Joy Division. He has also worked with many of Manchester's prestigious brands and organisations.
Johnson said: "It's great to finally join with Creative Lynx, I've always admired the team as an agency that put its clients' needs first and their commitment to investing in people was a major factor in my decision to join."
Stuart Wilson, managing director of Creative Lynx, said: "Having collaborated with Trevor on many projects over the years, it's a huge boost to everyone at Creative Lynx to secure such an outstanding talent to head up our creative team."
Creative Lynx has been involved in a number of projects across Manchester, such as the successful Commonwealth Games bid, the regeneration of the Canal Street area, and projects in New East Manchester.