John Jay Moore
John Jay Moore worked in film production design and art direction across several American films during the 1970s and early 1990s. Moore began in the art department, serving as Assistant Art Director on the 1971 thriller Klute, contributing to the visual construction of the film’s urban atmosphere.
Biography
John Jay Moore worked in film production design and art direction across several American films during the 1970s and early 1990s. Moore began in the art department, serving as Assistant Art Director on the 1971 thriller Klute, contributing to the visual construction of the film’s urban atmosphere. The role involved supporting the lead designer in executing set designs, dressing locations, and ensuring continuity in the film’s aesthetic framework.
In 1979, Moore took on the role of Production Designer for The Wanderers, overseeing the film’s period-specific environments and collaborating with the director to establish the look of 1960s New York. The position required coordinating with set decorators, prop masters, and construction teams to create historically grounded interiors and exterio…




