Sourcing & Product Development Associate

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Reports to: Head of Operations

Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000

Modern Matter is a design-forward manufacturer of luxury cabinet and bath hardware based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We partner with skilled manufacturers and artisans around the world to develop distinctive, high-quality products that balance exceptional design with thoughtful engineering and craftsmanship.

As we continue to expand our product assortment and supplier network, we are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual to support the development and sourcing process from initial concept through production readiness.

Modern Matter is seeking a Sourcing & Product Development Associate to support the execution of new product development and ongoing sourcing initiatives across our global supplier network.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role will serve as a key operational link between Product Development, Operations, our overseas CAD designer, and international manufacturing partners. The Sourcing & Product Development Associate will help manage the day-to-day development process, ensuring designs, technical information, samples, supplier feedback, costing, and timelines move efficiently from concept through final approval and production.

This is a highly cross-functional and execution-focused role. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, comfortable communicating with international suppliers, technically curious, and capable of managing multiple product development work streams simultaneously without losing sight of details or deadlines.

• Coordinate new product development from initial design handoff through approved production sample.
• Maintain development timelines and track products through each stage of the development process.
• Coordinate sample requests, revisions, approvals, and follow-up with suppliers.
• Receive, organize, photograph, label, and maintain development and reference samples.
• Consolidate internal sample feedback and communicate clear, actionable revisions to suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of sample iterations, approvals, technical changes, and outstanding action items.
• Proactively identify development delays, missing information, or unresolved issues and elevate them as needed.
• Support the transition of approved developments from sampling into production.

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for overseas suppliers regarding product development, sampling, specifications, costing, and timelines.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with suppliers to ensure development milestones and commitments remain on schedule.
• Request and organize product quotations, MOQs, lead times, material information, tooling costs, and other sourcing data.
• Support supplier research and evaluation for new products, materials, manufacturing capabilities, and sourcing opportunities.
• Assist the Head of Operations with supplier negotiations, sourcing analysis, and development decisions by maintaining accurate and organized information.
• Coordinate quality concerns and development corrections with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized supplier records, development documentation, costing, and correspondence.

• Coordinate workflow between Product Development, the overseas CAD designer, Operations, and suppliers.
• Manage CAD requests, priorities, revisions, and deadlines across active developments.
• Ensure design feedback and technical revisions are clearly documented and communicated.
• Track CAD files and revision history to ensure teams and suppliers are working from current,…