Hi all, apologies for the delay in coming back to this, thanks for your input.
@yo, the team I work alongside are Product Managers, however, my boss (and responsible for reviews etc) is brand management centred, with a background in FMCG.
@gwn, of course, our aims are the same. The issue is trying to gain support for my needs as a designer. The staff I’ve been appealing to seem to be in a polite, tactful battle with one-another, and do not tackle the often simple problems in-hand.
@iab, great point. I’ll remember that!
Since my first post, my immediate boss has given his notice to resign, and the (yet another!) restructure will suit myself and my colleague far better. We’re now reporting into a newly formed position, Director of NPD and Quality. I get on well with the member of staff, and who’s background is in manufacturing and quality so will identify with our needs.
That’s not to say I won’t take into account the above, great input all round.