Lisa K. Johnson has been hired as director of production for Minneapolis-based branding and advertising agency Solve. She will oversee all aspects of integrated production including upstream inspiration, execution shaping and refinement, content capture and further building out of the agency’s in-house studio.

Executive roles at Deutsch and TBWA\Chiat\Day in Los Angeles, as well as significant freelance experience at agencies including Wieden+Kennedy, have allowed Johnson to lead integrated production efforts on a high level. Johnson has also worked at Union Editorial and Target, which has further broadened her perspective.

“Lisa’s a consummate pro with an amazing reel and an even better reputation as a leader,” said John Colasanti, Solve CEO. “Her desire to continue discovering and learning make Lisa a strong,
inventive problem solver...critical in today’s swirling content world.” 

Current Solve clients include Goodwill, Founders Brewing Company, Porsche, American Standard, Indian Motorcycle, Président Cheese, Raymond James, Sunoco and Driscoll’s Fresh Berries.